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The best insulation to use is spray foam, although it is an expensive option. Another option that is less expensive is 1" rigid foam board. Both of these options eliminate the need for tar paper or a vapour barrier as they are self-sealing applications. Avoid using batt insulation w/vapor barrier in basement applications as condensation may occur which will encourage mould growth.
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What kind of flooring is best for a basement?
Concrete
Is exposed insulation in a basement dangerous?
What kind? Friable Asbestos? Yes. Non-friable Asbestos? Not so much, but still not great. Vermiculite? It may or may not contain asbestos. Fiberglass? Mice love it, and it can make dust, and it only really insulates if it's completely encapsulated by wall, stopping air movement. Foam? It's combustible, and current thinking is that it should be covered by a 15 minute smoke barrier. (If there's a fire, you have 15 minutes to get out before it produces toxic smoke.) There are expensive paints that can do this, or you can cover it with sheetrock.
What kind of flooring is best for concrete basements that might get wet?
Tile is your best option.
Is straw a good form of insulation?
Straw (the leftover stems of the wheat or other cereal grain after the grain is harvested) is not a particularly good insulation for a building. The idea of insulation is to create trapped air spaces, preferably lots of them. Since straw does not usually pack very well (except in a baler), it's difficult to force it to create the kind of trapped air that fiberglass batts, for example, will make. It's better than nothing, but not much. It also MUST be treated with a fireproofing chemical.
Is the k truss the best kind of truss bridge?
Yes
What kind of flooring is best for a basement?
Concrete
We are digging a basement and building a house from the ground up. Is there any kind of backhoe attachment I might need?
When looking to insulate the basement you must first get enough cemete to cover the walls. Then you must from the basement then fill the frame with cement.
How good is spray foam insulation to use on walls?
The best kind of insulation for a wall will depend on if it is an outside or inside wall and what room it will be for. The roll or blanket insulation made of fiberglass will be good enough for most do it yourself jobs.
What kind of foam insulation would be best for an older home?
Our home is extremely cold in the winter. What type of foam insulation would be best to use in the attic?
Is engineered flooring appropriate for use in a basement?
The best kind of flooring for your basement would be a simple cement flooring. This is because any other material will have a lot of water damage.
What type of carpet is best for covering a basement floor?
Carpet tiles are the best kind of carpet covering for your basement floor. The main reason they are better is because they can be replaced easily in sections if water or mold becomes a problem.
How do you defeat a regular tornado?
You cannot "defeat" a tornado of any kind. All you can do is take cover to ensure your safety. The best place to be is in a basement or cellar.
What kind of materials hold heat?
INSULATION
How do you keep cold room warm?
If you do not have central heat ( i.e. a furnace), then you need to have a space heater of some kind. If you did not have a chimney, you could get a kerosene stove or an electric heater. If you have access to the attic, you may be able to add insulation. Insulation may also sometimes be blown in between the walls. If you do not have storm windows. you can stretch plastic over the outside.
what kind of room that has no walls?
a mushroom
What are we going to need to remodel a basement?
You will need to first decide what you are doing to the basement. Are you adding bedrooms or a bathroom? You may need to buy special fixtures for those rooms. You will also need to decide the kind of flooring you are wanting, carpet or hardwood? You will probably want to purchase drywall so you can cover up cement walls or unfinished walls, and to create walls to go around any rooms you plan to build. You may also want some doors if you plan to have excess rooms. You will need paint, floor boards, maybe nicer lighting fixtures, and furniture to make the space feel like home.
What is a type of insulation?
There is more than one kind of insulation, the main types being thermal and electrical. Fiber glass is commonly used for thermal insulation, and rubber is a good electrical insulator.
