Insulating Your Basement
Traditional masonry basements, whether they're poured concrete, concrete blocks or even stone have very little insulating value, so uninsulated basement walls will account for a substantial amount of heat loss, in some case it's estimated up to ... [... more]
Do It Yourself |
Framing Basement Walls
Summary: Framing basement walls is a challenge when working on slabs poured over expansive clay bentonite soil. The walls need to float so they are not squeezed if the soil expands and pushes the wall upwards. There is a very simple trick that ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
Patching Cracks and Tuckpointing
Even well-built masonry walls require occasional repairs. Mortar joints that are exposed to the weather typically need to be tuckpointed every 30 years or so. Cracking, the most common masonry malady, results from uneven settling of footings or ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
How to Patch a Leaky Basement Wall
Leaks can occur in basement walls at any time and in any season. They are commonly located in poor masonry work and between the concrete slab foundation and joining walls. Water leaks can cause substantial damage to the structure if left ... [... more]
eHow |
Moisture Problems Basement Wall Condensation
Adding insulation to basement walls has advantagessimilar to adding it to wall cavities and the ceiling: iteliminates cold surfaces where condensation can occur,and it cuts energy costs. Basement walls are ofteninsulated by adding furring strips ... [... more]
Old House Web |
Winning Streak Miami Dolphins Pigskin Banner
 You can show your passion for pigskin by adding this Winning Streak NFL(r) team pigskin banner to your basement wall decor. The wool-blend felt banner is designed with the embroidered team name and helmet logo and decorated in team colors. [... more]
$26.99
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Winning Streak San Francisco 49ers Pigskin Banner
You can show your passion for pigskin by adding this Winning Streak NFL(r) team pigskin banner to your basement wall decor. The wool-blend felt banner is designed with the embroidered team name and helmet logo and decorated in team colors. [... more]
$26.99
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Tree roots and basement wall
I have a Honey Locust tree about 30 feet from my house. About 15 years ago I had broken a section of cement out of our basement to put in a bathroom and dug out smaller-sized roots that came from that tree. We've developed some cracks in the ... [... more]
New Mexico State University |
Insulating Basement Walls
Finishing off a basement? Rigid foam insulation planks or soft blankets or batts offer two ways to go. Which you choose depends on where you live and how much space you're willing to give up to the installation. If your winters are mild, you can ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
PRO-1 HOT KNIFE, Electric Heavy Duty Foam Cutter and Wax ...
Features: Rigid Stainless Steel Blade won't bend or warp High Temperatures Up to 750 degrees for fast cutting High Powered Hot Knife - 110 Volts, 130 Watts Wont Shut down to Cool High, Medium & Low Settings Includes Depth Gauge/Stand & 6' cord [... more]
$99.95
Amazon.com |
Through The Basement Walls
Through The Basement Walls [... more]
$8.90
Buy.com |
Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages: Plan, ...
DIVShows how to remodel unfinished areas to maximize living space. Over 580 color photographs and illustrations.br/divDIVFound space...that's what this book is all about. Readers will learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in their house [... more]
$9.82
A1 Books |
