Latex paint / Discussions

Does 2" EPS foam board on basement walls cause concrete freezing issues?

...paint likely failed. 2" EPS glued top to bottom of concrete walls, 2x4 frame ontop EPS, Roxall between 16" OC studs, drywall, latex paint no poly vapour barrier. Worried about damage to concrete walls over time due to lack of warmth from interior conditioned space reaching concrete in winter. No liquid water in basemen...

Posted by Gar Wia June 16, 2025 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...Latex paint  In my climate zone I can get away with 1.25” comfortboard R5 for walls that are 50% or more underground . That is half the basement. For other half i can either add batt insulation to 1.25 or try to fit 2” instead of 1.25 “ if space behind studs allows: My Questions are the following :  Will there be any ...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses