How to insulate basement walls

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Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.

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With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

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Are you tired of having a cold #basement? This is a common complaint and the solution is not immediately obvious. If you’ve dealt with practical matters much, you know there can be a big difference between theory and practice.

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Yes, you can finally realize your dream of turning your basement into a cozy living space! Smart planning makes this job much more doable than you probably expe…

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ASIRI Designs on Instagram: "Continuing Monday's discussion about vapor barriers, perhaps one of the worst places you can install a polyethylene vapor barrier is on framed basement walls. All you're doing is just trapping moisture that gets into the wall cavity, but it's even worse. We don't get the benefit of being able to drive through the below grade basement walls since the soils are always pretty much damp, and because there's usually damp proofing on the basement walls. You're…

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Here’s a question that I’ve been getting more and more lately and it has to do with the “wall wrap” insulation blanket that is being installed in so many newer homes. The question is: Do I remove this insulation before I build my new framed walls or do I just build in front of it?

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Basements naturally have a lot of moisture, which can cause mold and mildew. They can also be cold spaces that spike your energy costs as your home works overtime trying to keep them at a comfortable temperature. Ready to start? Whether you’re working with a brand-new basement or you’re insulating an existing basement, let’s take a closer look at how to insulate basement walls…

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Installing rigid foam insulation is typically one of the first steps in finishing a basement. Learn how to install rigid foam insulation the easy way.

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Retrofit your home to stay warm in winter and keep cool in the summer Even the nicest of living spaces can be a little unpleasant if your walls aren't insulated enough. But what can you do if your home is already finished and the drywall...

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