Moisture control basement insulation / Discussions

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

...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

How should I install XPS insulation in a basement?

...basement is unfinished and any moisture could easily dry to the inside.  Now I’m looking to finish a portion of the basement and I don’t want to cause any problems by trapping moisture. I’m planning on putting 2” of XPS against the foundation and framing an interior wall inside of that.  Option 1 is to piece the XPS to...

Posted by Ken Hunold Dec. 27, 2020 Basements improvements