Posted by on under wall insulation, cold energy, smart options, optis, basement wall, heating bills, energy efficiency, cott, basements, caves, logic, ultratouch | 
Basements require some serious energy efficiency. Unfortunately, too many homeowners allow their basements to turn into vast, cold, energy-hogging caves. Not a good idea. Here are six smart options for basement insulation. These ideas will save energy, help the planet and slim your heating bills all at once.
Cotton Fiber Insulation
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Posted by on under water drainage, basements |
Inadequate drainage can lead to mold, musty smelling basements and damp air.
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Many homeowners who want more space in their homes are finishing their basements by putting up basement walls, rather than buying larger homes.
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Posted by on under floor drain, basement floor, basements, floods |
A basement floor drain diverts standing water to avoid potential floods in basements.
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Posted by on under cinder block, basement waterproofing, ultimate man, pool tables, foundation repair, basements, mildew, caves, amp, concrete |
Here in Ohio most of our homes have basements, depending on when the home was built this could be poured concrete, cinder block or like one of the homes I grew up in, a foundation made of stones. Yes rocks mortared together, which actually was very dry for a 100+ year old home. Unfortunately some basements do not hold up that well and many of us want to use that space to build our ultimate Man Caves. Before you go dropping $10K on plasmas & pool tables you are going to want to be sure the basement is watertight and mildew free.
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