Finishing interior walls/ Discussions

Does using T & G wood plank instead of drywall affect where we put the vapor & air barrier?

...interiorwallsinstead of drywall (new build with plywood exterior sheathing and Tyvek - which will eventually have cedar shingles). What's the best thing to us...

Posted by Sue Colbourne Nov. 9, 2019, 6:16 p.m. Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 3 Responses

Where can I get wood planks for a ceiling?

...finishingwood online , or use barn boards, the options are pretty endless. You can even cover ceilings withfinishinggrade plywood.

Posted by zulie alnahas Aug. 23, 2020, 6:01 p.m. Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 Responses

How would I rectifiy problem of foundation wall cracks with finished basement?

...interiorwallshad been insulated but not on a portion of the basementwallsthat were not finished on theinterior. I have dug down about a foot on the exterio...

Posted by Terry P July 22, 2020, 7:07 p.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses

What is the best way to finish a basement with exposed pink fiberglass insulation?

...wallsare concrete that my husband painted with a white moisture barrier product that seem best to leave alone to avoid mold problems developing, so how might w...

Posted by Claudia Fieo Oct. 6, 2020, 10:48 a.m. Basements improvements 0 Responses

What is the best way to insulate the basement of an old house?

...interiorbasementwalls,使用eps或岩棉舒适板,然后2 × 4螺柱与岩棉球拍。我也看到了关于可能打破一个co…

Posted by Bryan Squirrell Jan. 14, 2020, 7:59 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

Can you use Foam boards on basement walls to stop condensation?

...finishingmy basement and my basement exteriorwallsare fully framed about 2” away from the concrete. They have mineral wool in between the stud bays but not a...

Posted by Chad Johnson Dec. 21, 2019, 7:59 p.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...wallswork differently in summer and winter thanwallsexposed to air . Basementwallsare always cold but touching earth on the other side that could be 99% ...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019, 11:41 p.m. Basements improvements 6 Responses

What is the best way to finish basement walls?

...interiorvapour barrier is always a bad idea in basements. What condition was it in? That will give you an indication of what state the rest of yourwallsare i...

Posted by Aram Scaram Jan. 21, 2021, 5:13 p.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses

如何清除地下室墙壁上的湿气和冷凝物?

...interiorand the fact that it is still wet 15 years later, I would be surprised if they included proper moisture and water management on the outside (a drainage...

Posted by Aaron Keating 2019年7月27日下午4:51 Basements improvements 3 Responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...finishingthewallsin the basement to reduce humidity and coldness in my home. Frankly, I am not sure whom to trust anymore, therefore, your guidance would be ...

Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019, 11:26 a.m. Healthy indoor air quality 3 Responses

What is the best way to insulate rim joists with EPS and batts?

...wallsin basements have read about three methods using EPS & batt with slightly different orders. Plan to insulate concretewallswith 2" of EPS, with 2x4 frami...

Posted by Steve J July 18, 2019, 3:53 p.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses

How do I find a contractor to install a permeable walkway and driveway?

I'm looking to upgrade my current walkway and driveway to manage storm water. The Ecohome Network green building directory will help you find reputable green b...

Posted by Mohammad Murtaza Feb. 20, 2021, 2:13 p.m. Permeable laneways and patios 1 Responses

How do you insulate a 70s home with 2x4 walls that has fiber glass insulation?

...walls. And here's another page all about how best to insulate exteriorwallsfrom the outside on older homes . Have a read over that to get some ideas and send...

Posted by Mark Aussenegg Nov. 26, 2018, 6:49 p.m. Wall assemblies - renovation 1 Responses

how do I find pricing on hemp insulation?

...walls天花板用麻绝缘。我不知道这样做的成本。

Posted by Goober Pyle March 16, 2021, 1:35 p.m. Insulation and soundproofing 0 Responses

Why are half of my basement walls are not insulated and should I add insulation?

...wallshave pink fibre glass insulation covered with clear plastic and a black plastic border nailed into the concrete but the bottom half of thewallsare left ...

Posted by Jake Morel Dec. 28, 2020, 8:58 p.m. Basements improvements 0 Responses

How do you replace windows in a double stud wall house?

...walls是支持墙,但您应该通过现有标题的位置看到。Sometimes a double wall system will have a 2x6 supporting wall wit...

Posted by Sasha 2018年6月25日,晚上10:25 Windows and doors 3 Responses

如何解决地下室潮湿的问题?

...interioror the wall, so ideally you would have a trench at the bottom, and even bring the membrane under the sill plate of the stud wall if you can to prevent ...

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020, 8:50 a.m. Basements improvements 3 Responses

Should I vent the space between a block wall and vapor barrier?

...wallswere just about touching the blockwallsand had no barrior between them. I now am going to put 4 newwalls上(和之前一样,3外,1分)。我…

Posted by Nick Santore Oct. 10, 2020, 2:03 a.m. Basements improvements 1 Responses