I would like to know if you have a data sheet on the Hemp Insulation that I could look at. Also is it a semi-rigid board? Can you make it in rolls?
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...WHYAREBASEMENTSMOLDY? HOW TO FIX OR PREVENT A MOLDY BASEMENT page.
Shim up bottom plates to allow for water to pass under in cases of mild flooding.
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...Whyarebasementsmoldy" recommendation of rigid insulation board directly against the concrete and then a framed stud wall with mineral wool batts and drywall ...
...are already dry and mold free? the exterior of the basement walls has 2” of foam on them so any warmer air from finished basement would permiate through mineral...
...Basementsare often moldy, and unfortunately even after basement renovations are completed because people usually rebuild them in the same way , which would mee...
...are a source of moisture and mold , that’s why its so important to keep the damp down to mitigate heat loss but also protect air quality . They are also a good ...
Posted by Dave BellOct. 24, 2019, 3:57 p.m.Crawl spaces3 Responses
...are some links to help choose products as well as how to finish your basement if you do decide to do some more work on it.
WhyareBasementsMoldy? How to...
...WhyareBasementsMoldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes
The short story is that concrete is wet and dirt is wet, so if you put plastic against it, condens...
...Basements can easily be built to remain mold-free, but sadly that is not usually how they are built, and standard building practices virtually guarantee basemen...
...are some posts from our Green Building Guide Pages that may help
WhyareBasementsMoldy?
Preventing moisture when you insulate your basement
Building b...
...Whybasementsaremoldy - how to fix & prevent mold in homes
We would love to help, and I think you could really stand for a second opinion before you move ah...
...Whybasementsaremoldy and how to fix it
It sounds like you do have problems caused by excess water infiltrating your basement walls, probably by capillarity...
...WhyareBasementsMoldy? How to Fix & Prevent Mold in Homes
The smart barrier sounds fine but isn’t even really necessary since you are protecting the stud wa...
...Whybasementsaremoldy and how to prevent mold during basement renovations
If you have cut open the poly vapor barrier on the basement walls then that is let...
...are you located? The severity of the climate you live in will play a big factor in how you want to proceed, cinder block foundations in cold climates are tricki...
...whybasementsaremoldy and how to fix them , and also this one on Best Practices for Basement Construction and Renovations
Windows aren’t always best to repl...
...why almost all basements smell moldy.
As for the actual install, I would forget fasteners and just use an adhesive, read labels carefully to get the right kin...
