When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...
Q. I am interested in your opinion on the best way to insulate an unfinished basement before we set out to finish it (both floors and walls). We live in a new house (built less than three years ago).
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The coldest room in the basement is usually the room farthest from the furnace. Boost the airflow on long duct runs with an ...
An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...
Learn how to properly install Owens Corning Foamular rigid foam insulation for your walls, basement, or foundation. This step-by-step guide covers cutting, fastening, sealing, and safety tips to help ...
Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...
Q. I'm going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. How would you do insulation for a basement remodel like this? Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass?
This article describes a low cost method of building insulated basement walls without concrete, using geotextiles. Typical basement walls are expensive and use large amounts of concrete, a major ...