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Is Rigid Foam Insulation right for your Basement?

January 1, 2014 by Adam 149 Comments

As I've covered extensively in my waterproofing section, basements are cool, damp places. You can't just throw any ole insulation up. You need to be aware of your options, and have a game plan going into your finishing project.

Is Rigid Foam Insulation the Right Insulation for your Basement?

Your choice really comes down to blanket insulation (aka fiberglass) or XPS.  Most homes use fiberglass, but rigid foam insulation, although more costly offers a few extra features. Let's take a look. [Read more...]

Basement Insulation

January 15, 2012 by Jason 88 Comments

Basement insulation is a common feature on newer homes.  If you're finishing your basement you're probably wondering "what should I do with the insulation that is already on my basement foundation walls?"  The big silver padding that you see nailed to the wall of your basement is the insulation.

Should you remove the existing basement insulation before framing your basement walls?   My opinion on this topic is purely that, an opinion.  This really is an "it's your choice" decision.  I left my basement insulation up and framed the walls outside of it.  Today I'll walk you through my thought process so you can make the best choice for your basement project.  It really was a decision making process, this question bugged me for about 4 or 5 days. [Read more...]

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