Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — as long as it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation mistakes to avoid.
Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.
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.
If you’ve dealt with the technical matters of life very much, you know there can be a big difference between theory and practice. The theory of a finished
Wrong insulation choice is the main reason finished basements ruin indoor air quality in thousands of home everywhere. Click to make things different for you.
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.
Interior foam board is the best way to create warm, dry living space below grade. Learn how to avoid moisture problems with these techniques.
We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these 24 things to consider when thinking about adding insulation to your house.
I get basement renovation questions by email from people around the world, and I do my best to answer as many as I can. Below you’ll find a Q&A
Basement wall insulation can be placed on the exterior side of the wall, on the interior side of the wall, or on both sides of the wall. In this article, […]
While it is not mandatory to insulate the basement ceiling, it may help to prevent heat loss to rooms above. It is also an excellent option for soundproofing the basement area, especially if you use it as an entertainment den.
A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.
When finishing a basement, it pays to consider moisture management, air sealing, and insulation.
Q: What steps should I take to insulate an unfinished basement in a house I’m thinking of buying? I don’t want to use spray foam and I don’t want the job
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Q: Where can I find the Insul-Armor all-foam subfloor panels you mentioned in a video and on your website? I’m finishing my basement and want to do the
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement
Considerations for insulating a basement include climate zone, local code requirements, type of insulation, and manner of installation.
Learn tips for insulating basement walls. This step by step tutorial shows you how to install insulation in your basement after framing the walls.
Wrong insulation choice is the main reason finished basements ruin indoor air quality in thousands of home everywhere. Click to make things different for you.
Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.
A DIY Basement Renovation is cost effective, rewarding and fun. Check out the step by step summary on how to finish a basement for less than $3000, by doing the work yourself.
Rim Joists can Leak more than Windows Install Guide Ordering Guide Contact/Quote For many homes, the rim joist is one of the major sources of heat […]
Interior foam board is the best way to create warm, dry living space below grade. Learn how to avoid moisture problems with these techniques.
Here’s a question that I’ve been getting more and more lately and it has to do with the “wall wrap” insulation blanket that is being installed in so many newer homes. The question is: Do I remove this insulation before I build my new framed walls or do I just build in front of it?
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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Retrofitting a basement with insulation can make it wetter. Here's how to avoid problems.
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.
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! …
Basements need to be dry for reasons of indoor air quality, pest control, and durability of the building – learn from BSC how insulation can help achieve this.
When it comes how to do insulation for a basement, there are several insulating options. Rigid foam insulation provides a good floor to ceiling insulation. Using fiberglass batts in conjunction with the spray foam and with a water vapor barrier, you will have a nice, dry, warm basement.
Basements are known for being one of the coldest rooms in a home. But do their ceilings need insulation? We've researched whether or not basements need to have insulated ceilings, and in this post, we will share our findings with you. Basements don't require insulation. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to installing insulation in […]
For interior foundation insulation, the safest choices include rigid foam board and spray polyurethane foam.
Learn why crawl space insulation is important to the energy efficiency of any home, plus get product suggestions and tips on when to call the pros and when to DIY.
Learn how to choose and install the best insulation for several types of basement walls (but fix water-entry problems first).
If these things aren’t insulated ASAP, winter will wreak havoc on your home.
Add some value to your home with a finished basement! Check out these tips for making sure you start with a clean, dry space and then turn your basement into an awesome rec room, family room or even add another bedroom.
Learn tips for insulating basement walls. This step by step tutorial shows you how to install insulation in your basement after framing the walls.
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 my tips to remove insulation from a basement ceiling, what you should consider when removing insulation and why I'm glad we removed ours.
We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these 24 things to consider when thinking about adding insulation to your house.