Insulating basement walls properly / Discussions

Why are half of my basement walls are not insulated and should I add insulation?

...walls have pink fibre glass insulation covered with clear plastic and a black plastic border nailed into the concrete but the bottom half of the walls are left uninsulated. I have a wood framed 2x4 wall an inch off the concrete. How should I insulate the bottom before putting up drywall? Thanks 

Posted by Jake Morel Dec. 28, 2020 Basements improvements

What is the best way to install basement insulation with existing framing?

...basement walls trap moisture and lead to mold and rot, so it’s possible that is the true cause of the moisture that led to the discoloration. Even though most building codes require a vapor barrier on basement walls, they do nothing but harm down there.  If the vapor barrier was the problem, which I strongly suspect, y...

Posted by Nick Trotta Sept. 20, 2021 Foundation and basement improvements 17 responses