Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting space
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.
Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — as long as it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation mistakes to avoid.
A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement
Carpenter Andy Engel demonstrates a reliable way to make a basement comfortable and dry by insulating from the inside using rigid foam.
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.
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..
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
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
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.
Soundproofing:How to reduce noise from one floor to another or a room to another. Whether you live in a house, apartment or condo, noise from other floors can become a major problem. The solution is to Improve the soundproofing of your floors ,ceilings or walls.What Should you use?Insulation between the floor joist or wall studs.Resilient channels is also a key component.{not wood strapping}5/8 Drywall at least one layer but 2 layers would help even more.Installing these components correctly is
A dry basement is one of the keys to keeping your house safe, healthy to live in, and visually appealing. Moisture in the basement can lead to the development of mold, fungi growth, wood rot, and other problems. Combined, these issues may compromise your home’s structural stability and ruin its visual appeal. So, waterproofing the […]
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, […]
Interior foam board is the best way to create warm, dry living space below grade. Learn how to avoid moisture problems with these techniques.
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.
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.
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 space
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement
Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.
