Basement / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...basements from the inside? Why basements flood and how to prevent basement flooding  Basement finishing: how to prevent mold How much insulation does a basement need? Sign up now and reap the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership!

...Basement and crawl space encapsulation: a homeowner's and pro's guide Basement and crawl space encapsulation is a comprehensive moisture management strategy designed to seal the foundation from the damp earth. Whether you are dealing with a dirt floor crawl space or an older concrete basement floor lacking a vapor barr...

...basement improvements and radiant floor heat in these pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide:  Why are basements moldy? How to fix and prevent mold in homes How to prevent mold during basement renovations  'Smart' sewage backup flood prevention devices and alarms How to fix a flooded basement quickly A...

...basements that much but that they're still better than a crawlspace?)  Basement flooding always leaves a mess for someone to clean up Basement flooding 101 The most common causes of flooding in basements  Many factors can lead to a basement flood, there are a few of them below. We do cover  the "why" part of basement...

...basements and crawlspaces, which radon mitigation system is best depends on how high your levels are, how finished your basement is and whether or not you use it as living space.  The only really easy DIY radon mitigation technique is for crawlspaces or basements with dirt floors, where a passive radon stack can be lai...

...basements so they don’t turn moldy, best green practices for flood-proofing your basement and best practices for insulating new basements in cold climates) Waterproof foundation membranes and drainage tiles directed towards sump pumps prevents basement floods.  It's also a great idea to check around basement doors an...

...basement, so you get most of the cost, all the durability issues and potential hassles of a basement, PLUS a sore back and bruises on your head if you try to make any functional use of it. A crawlspace requires a concrete footing, then a short foundation wall, all the insulation on the walls and floor (or crawl-space c...

Vapor barrier + air-con = damp moldy walls So here's a little known fact that most HVAC installers won't tell a potential new client for central air; Polyethylene vapor barriers in combination with air conditioning in homes can rot walls because of the condensation they may cause. This is why if you have a newer home w...

...basements are moldy and how to avoid mold when finishing basements. Find more about resilient and durable home construction in the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. How to choose between an ERV & HRV system for basement ventilation Preventing mold when you insulate your basement  How to dea...

...basement - which would be bad.  Before starting radon mitigation in a crawlspace or basement: Here's a thing, if you're about to install radon mitigation in a crawlspace or basement because your radon levels are above recommended levels, then the first step to starting the work and installing a radon barrier is to vent...

...basements and crawl spaces and how to maintain healthy indoor air quality here: How to remove radon gas from crawlspaces and basements  How to control radon gas in homes How to find high radon risk areas - radon risk map by state and province All you need to know about  maintaining safe indoor air quality Fin...