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What is CleanSpace wall system?
The CleanSpace® Wall System utilizes a thick (20mil) white poly sheet material to completely cover basement foundation walls. CleanSpace® is installed by fastening the material to the rim joist atop the foundation wall, and by installing press-fit plastic fasteners into the masonry.
Is Dricore SmartWall worth?
Dricore SmartWall was a very good choice, even when calculating versus a framed-wall and standard drywall with an equivalent barrier and insulation R value, it looks like Smartwall is only going to be a small amount more expensive in terms of materials.
Do you need vapor barrier in basement?
Steve Bliss, of BuildingAdvisor.com, writes: The short answer is: Don’t use a vapor barrier in a finished basement. This is asking for trouble, especially with a full bathroom, which generates a lot of humid air. Rigid foam board on the interior, like you have, is the ideal insulation.
Do you need to screw down DRIcore subfloor?
Remember that DRIcore must be installed as a floating floor. Normally it is not recommended to nail, glue or screw DRIcore panels to the concrete surface. In some instances, we suggest minimal fastening of the panels to the concrete surface.
Is DRIcore water resistant?
DRICore levels uneven subfloors while providing a breathable, waterproof barrier between it and concrete slabs.
How do you insulate basement walls to prevent mold?
The ideal Basement wall assembly to prevent mold growth:
- Install two inches of rigid insulation board directly against concrete.
- Frame an interior 2×4 stud wall at 24 inch centres, pressed tightly against the foam panels.
- Install mineral wool batts in the cavities.
Should you insulate concrete basement walls?
Walls. Basement walls should be insulated with non-water sensitive insulation that prevents interior air from contacting cold basement surfaces—the concrete structural elements and the rim joist framing.
Are interior French drains effective?
Conclusion. Both exterior and interior French drains provide effective protection against flooding and water damage in your basement.
How much does water Guard cost?
The Waterguard basement waterproofing system is designed to be an advanced interior drainage channel, and installation costs up to $6,000.
What are basement finishing systems?
Basement finishing systems place emphasis on the “system” part. They employ building materials specially designed for basements to resist moisture. Little or nothing about these finishing systems is from scratch; almost everything is pre-designed and in some cases is even pre-cut.
Are finished basements built by contractors or DIY?
Whether or not they were DIY affairs or built by a contractor, these finished basements were largely custom-built and required special techniques to limit the moisture in the basement, since the building materials did not hold up well against water.
Where can I find Owens Corning™ basement finishing system™?
The big daddy of all basement finishing systems, your first introduction to the Owens Corning™ Basement Finishing System™, may be at kiosks at shopping malls, farmer’s markets, home-and-garden consumer shows, or sale literature slid underneath your door.
How much does it cost to finish a basement wall panel?
Their main product is the wall paneling, not the floor or ceiling. The cost is high. Basement finishing systems are far more expensive that a DIY- or even contractor-built standard basement finishing job. So, depending on the size of your basement, these can run $30,000 and upward.