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How do you rebuild an existing basement?

We bought an older home with an existing basement. We would like to take down the top of the house and rebuild on the basement. What do I need to do to make sur...

Posted by Lisa Tuck April 14, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you build a mold-free basement in a new construction house?

...finishing basements We can help you choose the best way forward from this point, but we will need more information, so here are some questions -  Where are you ...

Posted by Charmaine Herzig Feb. 10, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

What is the best way to insulate the basement of an old house?

...finishing the floor afterwards, yes you can, but I’m wondering if you’re in a high-risk area for radon gas, and are you considering a radon barrier? If so, then...

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Jan. 14, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you use Foam boards on basement walls to stop condensation?

...finishing my basement and my basement exterior walls are fully framed about 2” away from the concrete.  They have mineral wool in between the stud bays but not ...

Posted by Chad Johnson Dec. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 3 responses

How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?

We had a water leak in our basement earlier this year and when the contractors started pulling off damaged drywall we were disgusted to find that our basement w...

Posted by Brian Cole Nov. 22, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

What is the best way to do exterior foundation styrofoam finishing?

I have never done exterior foundation insulating because I have never seen a good looking and long lasting finish. Even parging on concrete only lasts so long d...

Posted by Castor River Farm Jan. 31, 2021 New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 response

What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?

I recently read that exposed pink fiberglass insulation is not healthy. It covers the full expanse of our basement, the full footprint of a modular home built i...

Posted by Claudia Fieo Oct. 6, 2020 Basements improvements

Where can I get wood planks for a ceiling?

...finishing wood online, or use barn boards, the options are pretty endless. You can even cover ceilings with finishing grade plywood.   

Posted by zulie alnahas Aug. 23, 2020 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

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