It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …
Yes, you can build your house on rigid foam — as long as you can convince your local code official to let you do it
This insulation strategy is similar to High-R Foundation 03 but with the added insulation value—and moisture control—of 1” of XPS between the framed wall and concrete foundation wall.
Have you ever walked into a cinder block basement in the winter? Let me tell you it can be cold, cold, cold. And if you did not notice our basement is all cinder block, so
Hello, without taking too much of your time, can you please just assist me in a recommendation for insulating my basement rim joists? very small basement, very old home, block walls..
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Air Sealing and Insulating Basement Rim Joists There are really two phases to weatherizing your home. First you air seal, then you insulate...
Today, floating subfloor systems offer homeowners a way to stifle the cold basement floor. These systems keep concrete floors dry and warm.
Framing a basement wall against concrete or cinderblock is not as hard as you would think. See the process we took to finish a basement by insulating and framing the walls ourselves.
Learn the benefits of basement insulation, different insulation methods, and step-by-step plans for installing insulation.
If you insulate your basement, you'll feel the effects throughout your house. We explain why, plus how to choose the best insulation and where to put it.
It's a good time to make sure your Rim Joists in your basement are properly air sealed to prevent cold air (or hot air in the summer) from seeping through cracks or uninsulated rim joists. They say air leakage can can account for around 40% of the heat
When finishing a basement floor, Do I need to install a polyethylene vapor retarder under the foam? Martin Holladay, senior editor at GreenBuilding Advisor.com, gives expert advice on how to finish a basement floor.
Finishing a basement can turn storage into a living space. Framing and insulating basement walls is the core of a basement finishing project.
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Add some value to your home with a finished basement. Check out these tips turning your basement into a clean and dry bonus space!
Water in the basement? Learn how to fix a leaking basement, waterproof basement walls, and dry your foundation for good.
Yes, you can finally realize your dream of turning your basement into a cozy living space! Smart planning makes this job much more doable than you probably expe…
How do you keep water out of the basement? First, try easy fixes. The next step is interior drain tile and a sump pump.
Check out expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space in your basement by learning how to finish it.
