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What's the best way to seal a crawl space and insulate?
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Feb. 23, 2021
Crawl spaces
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How do you insulate concrete basement walls and avoid mould?
Posted by William Hunter
Feb. 22, 2021
Basements improvements
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Could a ductless heat recovery ventilator be used for radon mitigation?
Posted by Jim B
Feb. 20, 2021
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
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How do can I insulate an existing basement floor from 1906?
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Feb. 18, 2021
Basements improvements
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How do you do Radon mitigation when with insulating and ventilating a crawlspace?
Posted by Cathy Gaskins
Feb. 17, 2021
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
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How do you determine the thickness of concrete for slab on grade construction?
Posted by Ackeem Beason
Feb. 16, 2021
Slab on Grade
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Why is there condensation in between 1.5" polyiso board and roxul insulation?
Posted by Tyler Norrie
Feb. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
Is there anything I can do about a vapor barrier on the wrong side of a basement wall?
Posted by Iain B
Feb. 8, 2021
Basements improvements
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How should I insulate under a concrete hydronic slab on stilts?
Posted by Cam Smith
Feb. 6, 2021
Foundation choices
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With a raised house how should I insulate underneath?
Posted by Kevin Marmillion
Feb. 1, 2021
Basements improvements
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Have you excavated under one of your slabs middle of winter?
Posted by Mike Kolder
Jan. 31, 2021
Slab on Grade
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What is the best way to do exterior foundation styrofoam finishing?
Posted by Castor River Farm
Jan. 31, 2021
New foundations and slab-on-grade
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What is the best way to finish basement walls?
Posted by Aram Scaram
Jan. 21, 2021
Basements improvements
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Do I need to spray foam the ceiling of my crawl space to help winterize it?
Posted by Sheilagh Thompson
Jan. 21, 2021
Crawl spaces
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Why is there condensation above ground on an interior basement wall?
Posted by Barb Daluisio
Jan. 12, 2021
Basements improvements
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Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?
Posted by Elijah Hargett
Jan. 9, 2021
Foundation and basement improvements
4 responses
Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?
Posted by David Boone
Jan. 9, 2021
Basements improvements
Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?
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Jan. 5, 2021
Basements improvements
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