Foundation insulation / Discussions

What are the best below grade drainage layers for a slab on grade foundation?

...foundation starts with building it on a suitable base that won't heave and that has sufficient drainage. First I would read this page - How to build a slab on grade foundation: the Ecohome step by step guide We can advise you on the best practices for building a slab on grade, but you would still need a designer, archi...

Posted by stephan prystanski April 7, 2025 Slab on Grade 1 response

How do I condition my crawl space with a dirt floor?

I have a 3 foot and 4 foot drop level crawl with a part basement attached. 650 square feet. It has sand floor and below grade concrete walls. the access to the crawl is from the part basement. i have take out old r10 batts that were in the floor joists. the crawl is vented with 2 vents. i live on the east coast of Vanc...

Posted by Ryan Reichelt Nov. 27, 2020 Crawl spaces

What is the best way to do a basement renovation?

...insulation with vapour barrier break under the bottom plate and over the insulation on the interior warm side and then drywall over top, the vapour didn't end up being taped but maybe was acousticall sealant by the insulation company while they put that part up. what I'm asking is this ok because by all that I have rea...

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 18, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response