"Build better basements"

Build better basements / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Basements improvements

Why are basements moldy? How to fix or prevent a moldy basement

...building below grade is a different beast that building above grade, and to start respecting the laws of physics when we design, build and choose materials for basements especially in relation to the best insulation types to choose for basements. Better basement insulation techniques: The materials and design you choos...

Basements

Best practices for basement insulation in new home construction

...basements flooding - flood prevention, pumps & alarms here And how to use environmentally friendly materials for waterproofing basements here Slab floors: A large portion of heat is lost to poorly insulated basements, including below slab floors. The optimum levels of insulation below slabs varies by region and cli...

Basement finishing

Basement renovations: How to prevent mold when finishing basements

...building and its furnishings. If left unchecked, mold eventually can cause structural damage to building materials and can cause health problems - that's why we don't want mold in our basements! Specifically we can prevent damage to buildings and building contents in the basement areas, save money and avoid these poten...