Basement renovation / Discussions

...basement That's the science 'for dummies' behind it, and more directed for renovations. there is a page for building 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 answers to your questions. There are a lot of...

...basement foundation walls are framed (wood), insulated, sealed with a plastic vapor barrier, but not drywalled.   I am led to believe that, during construction, the builder didn't immediately seal around the basement windows before he installed the insulation in the basement.  Subsequently it probably rained and moistu...

...basement renovation and have been doing some reading on your website only recently. I'm realizing that I may have made some mistakes and would like your advice as to what direction to take in order to minimize future problems. The basement was partially finished when it flooded after a 100mm Ottawa area rain event in O...

...basements properly -  How to insulate a basement and protect it against water damage and flooding Bulk water directed towards your foundation will also raise the water table, so it's not a great surprise that it will find its way up through the junction between walls and the floor. It’s hard to give you accurate advice...