Better basements / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...basements: Test for Radon and install Mitigation measures if called for, because it's better to be safe than sorry Renovate using the best practices for mold free basements as oulined above Ventilate using a HRV or ERV, because let's face it - fresh air improves any man cave! Now you know more about why basements...

...basements flooding - flood prevention, pumps & alarms here And how to use environmentally friendly materials for waterproofing basements here Slab floors: A large portion of heat is lost to poorly insulated basements, including below slab floors. The optimum levels of insulation below slabs varies by region and cli...

...basements? Ventilation! Another considerable improvement in keeping basements mold-free is to ensure adequate ventilation. Whilst cracking open a window if your basement has them is fine if the humidity conditions outside are favorable, that's pretty hard to judge; so a better alternative is to choose a good quality di...