Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.
Interior foam board is the best way to create warm, dry living space below grade. Learn how to avoid moisture problems with these techniques.
Considerations for insulating a basement include climate zone, local code requirements, type of insulation, and manner of installation.
Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — as long as it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation mistakes to avoid.
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.
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, […]
This wall system has an installed insulation R-value of R-23 which is only slightly lower based on the parallel path calculation method which accounts for the wall framing assuming 24” on center.
We are here to help low-income, vulnerable households, and those battling fuel poverty to claim a grant towards improving their property's energy rating.
We are here to help low-income, vulnerable households, and those battling fuel poverty to claim a grant towards improving their property's energy rating.
Foamglas is an inorganic, high-compressive-strength insulation with no need for flame retardants or other hazardous chemicals.
A dry basement is essential for proper construction and adequate air conditioning and ventilation. Unfortunately, many basements are not built with these considerations in mind, making them highly
On its face, the location of a foundation perimeter drain seems like the simplest of details. The perforated drain line is run around the foundation next to the bottom of the footing. At least that's what many construction drawings show. But in some parts of the country, the drain is placed on top of the footing rather than next to it, and this discrepancy is at the root of Steven Knapp's dilemma.
One of the most common foundation approaches to residential construction are concrete basements. They can be insulated on the inside or the outside. The basis of all basement foundations . . .
For better energy performance, homes built on piers, rooms above garages, and cantilevered bays need properly air-sealed and insulated floors.
