...mould-free.
The neighbouring home to the East is being constructed using 16” Double stud wood frame achieving an insulation value of R-56.
Foundations:
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...Basement mold & mildew prevention
That musty smell in basements that is all too familiar is due to either poorly installed insulation , or having no insulatio...
...basement, do not install interior vapour barriers on basement walls; this will trap moisture and cause rot and mold in basements.
Resilient wall constructio...
...Basements don't have to be moldy, that is the first thing to realize.
It's easy to build a basement better, or to finish an existing basement correctly , we j...
...Basements: Trust your nose - does it seem dank and mouldy? Is there any sign of previous flooding? Is it insulated, and how well? A good thing to know is when a...
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; Polyeth...
Crawlspace insulation - be careful to get it right
A crawlspace comes with all the downsides of a basement, but it is just too low a space to be functional e...
...basements or crawlspaces – When a home is built on a crawlspace or basement this can often be the cause of humidity in the home – even when the home is newer ma...
...basements especially in relation to the best insulation types to choose for basements.
Better basement insulation techniques:
The materials and design you c...
