Risk / Discussions

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

An insulation contractor toured my 100-year old house near Toronto and told me that they wouldn't recommend installing any insulation in the basement because it could cause freeze-thaw damage to the foundation. Their stance was that these old houses like to "breathe" so it's better to avoid any changes because it's las...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021 Basements improvements 9 responses