"Renovating basements"

Renovating basements / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Concept and design

Important tips for a successful build or renovation

...renovating. It may well be that you cannot move in on the date you initially planned. Allow yourself a buffer period beyond the slated completion date so you aren’t stressed about having nowhere to live if you house sells or lease is up before your new home is ready. Before moving in, we recommend that the main living ...

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...