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Webinar from Gord Cooke of Terra View Custom Homes on better basement and below grade construction practices to eliminate present and future moisture issues. Free EEBA login required.
Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls; rigid foam or spray foam should be installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.