How to insulate basement / Discussions

How do can I insulate an existing basement floor from 1906?

...basement is only 21% of total under house footage. 79% is crawl space. Basement Never painted. Walls go up 4 ft to a 2ft wide ledge and then the old stone foundation. 1 side is an exterior wall; 3 sides are crawl space beyond the stone.  A lot of heat is lost through uninsulated basement floors, so good idea to fix tha...

Posted by Cathy Gaskins Feb. 18, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

Should I put foam boards right against my basement wall or leave an air gap?

...basement to our home has no insulation with a cinderblock wall that they have either applied white paint or drylok to, can't tell though. The basement is also a walkout so three sides are exposed to air while the front of the house is underground. My question is should I apply 2 inch foam board to the inside of the wal...

Posted by Elijah Hargett Jan. 9, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 4 responses

Should I remove the plastic sheet in my cellar?

...basement, it’s the ground and the wet concrete. So the only way moisture can escape is into the air of the house, which is not a bad thing as you can then deal with it with a dehumidifier. See more here –  Why basements are moldy and how to prevent mold during basement renovations If you have cut open the poly vapor ba...

Posted by Justin D'Arcy Dec. 4, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

Does the basement construction information on this website apply to the climates in Canada?

...to ask. Best of course is that you start a fresh thread with your specific question. Hope that helps!  Building better basements: how to insulate your basement properly Preventing mold when you insulate your basement How much insulation does a basement need?  Stop Basements Flooding - Flood Prevention, Pumps & A...

Posted by BIG FOOT Nov. 17, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response