How do you keep a continuous foam insulation/vapor barrier when you have drains and stacks right against or maybe an inch from the concrete walls? Is it okay to use 2″ foam everywhere and just slip a 1″ piece the width of the pipe tightly behind the pipe and tape it to the 2″ ...
concrete block, field stone, tile or wood. However, they are much more likely than a basement to have dirt walls and floors or a plastic vapor barrier lining the area. Crawl spaces will also often be installed with crawl space vents along the sides. Click to learn more about crawl spaces...
In my one of my previous articles,Basement Vapor Barrier, I pointed out that you need to realize that concrete walls (or concrete block) are a huge sponge full of water vapor. Even concrete walls that “appear” to be dry are always full of water vapor. Without going into some serious ...
The guys added blocks between joists for all the walls that run parallel to joists. These blocks provided a surface to nail the top plate.Step 6: Mark the Top PlateSteve decided to secure the top plate to the underside of the joists and install the studs last. This is an alternative ...
Concrete Basement Media Room The dark, theater-like ambience of the typical basement can be finished into an ideal media room. Some special considerations: Sound-dampening:Install sound insulation material such as corkboard over the walls or hang heavy curtains to achieve the same effect and add ...
peel or flake off. The liquid rubber used in ourSANI-TRED PermaFlexproduct has been determined to last almost indefinitely in a basement-like environment, as it basically bonds with interior walls, forming o rings to fill molecular spaces which expand and contract with the concrete. Surface appl...
Whether it’s a vapor barrier, water seeping in through concrete blocks in an older foundation, problems with exterior walls or poor waterproofing products were used in the past, we can help. We can waterproof your basement foundation using the proper concrete sealer, or keep the water from ge...
A vapor barrier is a unique membrane available for basements and crawl spaces, costing between$0.50 and $0.70per sq.ft. installed. This material is a durable plastic or composite membrane that lines the walls of the basement or crawl space to prevent moisture from penetrating the space. The ...
This product is also great if your basement has concrete walls and you are looking to finish them with something other than paint. Acid Staining Concrete –If you love the look of concrete but are not thrilled with the color gray, acid staining is the technique for you. This unique and ...
Basement Concrete and Concrete Block Sealers for Basement Waterproofing Basements are below grade and surrounded by soil. This soil absorbs water during rains and then releases it. The water can migrate through a block basement and even through solid concrete such as in walls and floors by capilla...