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Guide To Waterproofing Basement Walls

Nobody likes a wet basement. You can do some waterproofing yourself, but if you've got a severe water problem, your best bet is to call in a pro.
A dry basement used primarily for storage can become a bonus room in a house for a relatively small investment.The area already is heated, or can be easily because the furnace is nearby. With the ...
Install Insulation One of the best ways to get rid of moisture in basement is to make it difficult for it to enter in the first place. Well placed insulation will help to cut down on condensation.
Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...
Also, insulate the interior of the basement from grade level up to and including the rim board. Consider an R-10 rigid foam cut to fit and caulked in place for the rim board. Install an R-value of ...
Founder and President of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, Roy Spencer, joins the show to answer listeners’ questions about insulation and ...
Q: What’s causing water to drip from behind the basement insulation and vapour barrier in our brand new home? The builder is consulting a building science expert before proceeding with ...