...Insulating a cinder block (or CMU) foundation wall from the inside in cold climates is risky as it can cause cracking . A cinder block foundation wall is not as...
...basements are a heat sink, so best is to make sure they are both done. The only reason to insulate the joists above your head in the basement is if you plan to ...
...basements, and what you calculate as the entire square footage of livable area. And more importantly, the sad reality is that very few basements are actually bu...
...insulating below grade slab is not cost effective as most heat is lost through the walls. Is my situation different because I intend to do radiant heating?
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Posted by Scott AntonationSept. 27, 2019, 1:06 a.m.Slab on Grade3 Responses
...basements properly in new homes -
Best practices for building basements in new homes
Now that we got that stuff out of the way.... here are some more direct...
...Basements Moldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes
If you leave an air gap then you’re at significant risk of there being an air convection behind the insula...
...insulating stone foundations from the inside can be risky, I’d talk to a local professional about that and get it inspected first. Stone and mortar foundations ...
