The Best Way To Finish Your Basement

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In today's video I explain the layers of basement technology (floors and walls) and how to finish your basement so that you never have to worry about moisture issues again. Be sure to leave your questions and comments below. For important links CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Minimum Code for Insulation
4:44 - Subfloor Systems
6:29 - Why Rigid Foam
9:23 - Building Inspections
10:04 - Insulating Older Homes
11:13 - Underlayment & Flooring
11:30 - Finishing Modern Homes
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@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

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@Igor-uj1sx 2 ай бұрын

I used spray foamed between the studs and concrete wall, inserted rock wool between the 2X4’s coming in contact with the cinder block wall. House is 60 years old. 5/8 mold resistant Sheet rock on top of all that. Has been 10 years, took it apart yesterday for electrical work. All dry and no mold.

@mookiestix2567 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, thanks Jeff! Would you consider also doing a video on how to frame floating basement walls (required in places like Colorado with expansive soils), and also touching on how to solve tricky floating issues around doors, floor cabinets and tub/shower bases?

@waynowat53 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff love all you help, and appreciate your time.

@ElionVydell Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much. You present the info in a way that is easy to follow and understand, and I feel like I've really learned some things!

@christopherrobbins5207 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos off and on now for the last few months and have found them to be incredibly informative and well explained. I’m going to start work on my basement this year using your videos. I plan on becoming a member of your website to take advantage of the Q&A. Keep up the great work!

@j.n.572 Жыл бұрын

When I was learning renovation work, I was told to treat the concrete itself as liquid. I see that forgotten often in many situations. I love your explanation and system as it accounts for this. If you have no vapor/moisture barrier under your slab or outside your walls, then moisture will wick through your walls and floor. If you have a vapor barrier and insulation outside, then moisture in the concrete needs to go somewhere, and since it cannot go out, it's going to go in.

@shanedich3660 Жыл бұрын

This might be the best, most informative and interesting home reno video I've ever watched. Thank you.

@coryschraner7065 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I used those drycore floor squares and had a beam pocket leak. It made its way down the wall and under the floor and in a low spot, then soaked up the seam and swelled the wood. Not a full water proof system like when you rolled out the dimple sheet.

@joet3935 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I plan on finishing my basement this year. I have all your basement videos saved in a folder. I promise to do before and after photos.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe, Happy to be of help! Enjoy the project!

@tvm2209 2 жыл бұрын

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@bawa2862 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a newby home owner in an older home and your content is very good! Just wanted to say thank you. Cheers!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Cheers!

@imafool69 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, im currently doing a makeover of the basement and these are great tip. im halfway done (subfloor with thermal barrier, and rigid insulation on the wall so far) and can already feel a big difference. one issue i ran in were the Tapcon screw snapping on me. i first used the 3/16 3inch screw and before i could get any compression (head of screw inbedding inside the osb) it would just snap off, so i went back to buy 1/4 3 inch screw instead and they worked much better. Overall this system seems to works great so far, cant wait to be all done.

@IT-TechExpert 2 ай бұрын

Planing for this as material is not cheap these days…. Lool about 1500 sqf basement!!! You guys are awesome!

@romascopa8461 Жыл бұрын

I did a dritek floor system or something. Cleated 2x2 osb board basically. I couldn't get a contractor to do them, so I did...pretty easy project to be honest. Definitely worth it too in terms of warm floors all year long.

@Griffolion0 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see that a lot of my plan for my basement office is consistent with your advice. But it looks like I can butt the framing right up against the foam board and not leave a half inch gap which I had initially planned.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

best to have the gap behind the rigid foam. no value if it is between the framing and foam.

@NTTTV1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow This video has got to be super helpful for any DIY'er that wants to finish their basement and just get it done right the first time

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@guitarpro23 Жыл бұрын

Man, I was literally just thinking of finding a vapor barrier and installing LVP over my concrete floor in the basement of my 1968 home ... Glad I found this video and did my research on it.

@jodyvollmer4125 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel SO MUCH!!! Thank you so much for everything that you have taught me and everyone else

@virginia_in_the_rearview 2 жыл бұрын

This is explained in a way even I understand it. 🙂 I have a ranch style home in Virginia built in the early 1970's. I'm going to be finishing the basement so I can have that added value when I go to sell it in a few years. Thanks for this video, it's just what I needed!!!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers to Virginia!

@joshbowers979 4 ай бұрын

Any thoughts on doing an epoxy floor in an older home's basement?

@billhughes8105 4 ай бұрын

Valuable information on insulating a basement. One thing I would like for you to mention is egress. I know this really is about the finish product, but in most local building codes, basement living space requires 2-forms of egress; stair case and windows (this is not for walk out basements). DYI, please keep this in mind before deep investments of finishing off the basement. The foam board is such an advantage to finishing off basement walls these days. I love Rockwool insulation in the framing bays (agree cost is more expensive). I love the ease of installment, fire proof and holds up great if you have a flood. Great video!

@humangoodness 2 жыл бұрын

You are so knowledgeable and generous! Thank you!

@rodrigotroncoso7957 2 жыл бұрын

These kind of videos are definetely the best!!! where you teach us what the code says about insulations, show the differents layers, theirs variations and better use. Would love to see how the insulation layers and vapor barriers on foundations and concrete walls. No need to have a complete house, just a table with samples on scale would be really great many thanks for videos like this

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

will look into that. Cheers!

@kyriakoskastaniotis4490 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content, great delivery of information. Keep up the stellar work!!! 👍👍👍👍

@ashlynherke9277 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, thank you soooo much for all your content. It really helps to know what's going on, whether I do it myself or end up hiring somebody out. Are you going to do a video on a basement subfloor for an old house when the basement is extremely uneven, especially near a floor drain(3-5 in slope)? Most the videos that I've seen you do, the concrete appears relatively level and could be adjusted using a grinder or leveling compound.

@iantorhys Жыл бұрын

This was amazingly helpful. Thank you!

@johns7146 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Homedepot today and found this panel, $8.4 per panel. hope worth the money.: ) Thank you Jeff

@ChrisHodges87 7 ай бұрын

This was one of the best videos I have ever watched on “how to”.

@rEdHoTcHiLiPePPEr411 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. Really helpful especially when you are rebuilding your basement. Can you use rigid foam if there are exposed tie rods?

@soundscrazy Жыл бұрын

I'd have itchy fingers after tapping my hands that insulation so much! Great info, boss! Thank you

@Lj22 Жыл бұрын

Pls add small pics of the products u give examples of as u speak of them e.g vapour barrier , waterproof membrane, subfloors etc . Love your videos. Keep ‘em coming.

@reversiontothemean6129 23 күн бұрын

I love the explanation and watching this channel. Since I am not that good at construction projects and very impatient, I am spending the extra money on the Dricore system.

@snapcracknpot 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I've always wonder how I would start my basement and this video was basically that and more. When I'm ready I will definitely join and be contacting you

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, happy to help!

@tadan1111 6 ай бұрын

Learned a lot. Thanks for posting

@pjesfandiari3521 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Jeff - great content as always! What about for areas like steel columns? Would you use pressure treated plates around them directly on the concrete and then have the subfloor product abut against the pressure treated lumber? Or would you just bring the subfloor as close to the column as possible and then frame directly on top of the subfloor?

@trevorb5557 2 жыл бұрын

This is so different than what our basement company did here in the North East. We have a 1950's basement and they used 6" steel studs with R19 throughout. They also just laid the vinyl plank flooring directly to the slab. The space is conditioned with a mini split unit that does heating, cooling and dehumidification. Time will tell how it holds up. Basement has no indication of moisture or musty smell. I can confirm no water events since 2003.

@TheZambie1 Жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject. Thank you

@tomconradart 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. Great video. I am planning to build a half-wall to cover the poured cement bottom half of the wall in the basement (3 feet), but keep the original brick from ground level up. Will insulation like you described here provide any r-value if only covering the bottom half of the wall?

@daasebre Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff big fan of your channel, I work in new home construction and with the builders I've worked for and the others I have observed they do not install vapour barrier underneath the basement concrete. Unless a client/purchaser asks for it but its not a common thing I've seen in the industry.

@xXJasonMakiXx 2 жыл бұрын

really wish basements were more commonly added to new housing, but then again not like i can afford a house as a mid 20s man of only one salary in Oregon. When the time comes all the videos I binge of yours will come in handy for sure.

@bookworm8134 9 ай бұрын

so many gems , THANK YOU!

@1RTShaker Жыл бұрын

Ty very clear and to the point video. I will be doing exactly this in my basement. I really appreciate you for making this video and will now be a sub of your channel. Looking forward to watching more great videos like this.

@ee-vand-gr8758 18 күн бұрын

How do you install basement subfloor around utilities? Thank you for the great content!

@creytn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about 75% done finishing my basement out, and your videos have been a Godsend! I've probably watched 80+ hours of them over the past 6 months! As this is my first real home improvement project, it's been unbelievably helpful walking me through all the various processes (And helping me decide when getting a professional was the right choice haha). My Question is - I'm deciding to cheat and not do a subfloor system as my townhome is only about 5 years old. I'm in Utah. Do you have an LVP underlayment system that you heavily prefer?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

best choice is anything with a cork backing. floor and decor sells a cork underlayment in a roll. 2nd option 3mm eva underpad for sound control. Cheers!

@Lesoleil370 10 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you Jeff, I learned a lot

@jrizz43 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Jeff!

@HandymanPros 2 жыл бұрын

That was great information Jeff. All makes sense. Thanks!!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers john!

@m.p.2482 Жыл бұрын

Great vid as always, thanks for the content. Have you made a video that shows how to get the gypsum board into the basement? I don't have an egress window and my stairway to the basement has a landing with a 180 turn. Thanks for any assistance you can give.

@fuzzyforeigner1 Жыл бұрын

thermal bridging. nice. like the term

@kflynn14 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks Jeff! One question, would adding a vapor barrier not run the risk of creating a double vapour barrier with the foam board?

@itcomesinwavves 10 ай бұрын

A video on Basement steps would be great. I Recently bought an older home (1960s) and a few steps are loose/split. Looking to replace the planks or even redo the whole staircase if materials are priced decent.

@williamunderwood4339 8 ай бұрын

Hey ⁠! We actually went a slightly different route at the end of the day but most of it still applies. We installed the subfloor of dimpled membrane with 5/8” OSB on top about 1” to the concrete wall (different everywhere cause the concrete is not straight at all!). Then, built the 2x4 wall, 2” from the concrete (again not consistently since we used a laser level to ensure a perfectly straight wall; highly recommend this) and hired a company to spray foam 3” of closed cell spray foam. This obviously got rid of the moisture issues potentially hitting the wood as the spray foam went to the floor but what we were likely planning on doing otherwise is doing a vapour barrier around the OSB and tucking is under the walls sill plate to prevent any moisture issues down the road. Just have to say though that the method of using simple membrane with OSB on top is unbelievably genius! The floor is significantly warmer and nice to walk in similar to a ground or second floor with a bit of cushion; unlike concrete.

@davidrosin1666 7 ай бұрын

I’m a new member here, and wow - great stuff! We live in Winnipeg, house built in 1949 and we’re looking at a similar approach having a 3rd party spray foam the basement’s concrete foundation walls. Jeff, I’ve seen you talk about the wall insulation solution where 2” R-10 rigid foam is attached with blobs of LePage PL 300 to the concrete, then walls are framed and insulated with pink fibreglass, which leaves an air gap between the concrete wall and rigid foam, allowing moisture from the under the subfloor to travel up the walls to evaporate. No mould! Question for Jeff: With a raised subfloor option like Dricore or “dimpled membrane with OSB” that provides an air gap along the floor and allows moisture to travel underneath, what is the impact when spray foam covers the walls and seals at the floor, thereby eliminating the air gap along the wall?

@davidgraf7124 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t waste my time going anywhere else for DIY help. Thank you for your channel

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

@sachinjadhav5077 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, great video!! Thanks for making it. I have a couple of questions. 1. Is it better to waterproof the wall with DRYLOK extreme and then follow all the instructions in this video? 2. How do we install frame on top of the subfloor as you mentioned in the video? Thanks I’m advance!

@jneuman211 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Makes making the basement a kids space easier. Money up front,but return overall. Appreciate you and your family / team!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joshua. Happy to help!

@aaronpops4108 Жыл бұрын

I'm planning on renovating the basement in my 1950 built house. no sump pump, no exterior water protection. Also haven't had water in the basement in the 10 years I've been there. Planning on Dricore subfloor and foam board on the exterior walls. To prevent damage from potential water events, I'm using as little organic materials as possible. I'll be steel studs, vinyl flooring, and rockwool in the stud bays. I think I'll be a winning combination. Only thing I have to figure it is synthetic alternatives to osb subfloor and drywall.

@BennettKanuka Жыл бұрын

Do you have a floor drain? If there's a flooding event, the water should travel under the osb and drywall to the floor drain. You could also dig a sump pit and pump. Its involved obviously, and hauling dirt and concrete sucks, but it's not particularly difficult. There's a good This Old House episode on digging your own sump pump pit.

@darrontabor3139 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Question about the floor. Every basement Ive been in has one or more drains in the center of the floor and the floor slopes toward them from the walls. When trying to lay that floor underlayment, Id think it would be a nightmare as the floor isn't level from one side to the other??

@shanewalker3427 2 жыл бұрын

I used the foam wall system about 10 years ago on my previous home and it works wonderfully. Just started at our new home and I'm using the exact system here. Bonus points, if you are in Canada the system shown will get you about $1700 in rebates and the insulation for the walls is almost free in the end. Priced out the materials to do this and it will be

@diegowlp 2 жыл бұрын

that is great to hear, thanks for the hint.

@chadiverson9291 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Under what program do you get the rebates? Does it work for finishing the basement of a newer home as well?

@dmitry6472 Жыл бұрын

@@chadiverson9291 I believe he is talking about Canada Greener Homes Grant

@Josh-km9vc Жыл бұрын

The Dricore product Insul-Armor looks to be a pretty solid product. Doesn’t need plywood/osb which saves money and precious height. Limits flooring options to only floating floors though.

@biscuitbuilder27 2 жыл бұрын

How is it you always deliver exactly the content I need EXACTLY when I need it? 😻😻

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea. Cheers!

@Cschwind Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, thanks for awesome videos! Quick question before I start on my basement using your guidance. Can I use a Ramset to secure subfloor panels to concrete or does it have to be Tapcon screws? Also there’s no concern with moisture getting through said hole in the subfloor panel?

@owenchagnon6003 2 жыл бұрын

did this a year and a half ago step for step, its great. suggested on NRCAN -keeping the heat in site as well. note for exterior walls. may want to treat with borax before. had ants get in somehow and they didn't eat but tunneled in a section. made it Swiss cheese. had to make tiny hole and spray/fill with insecticide. uncommon, seems to work though

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

dealing with ants means you have wet exterior wood. best to find out why your exterior isn't staying dry. Chjeers!

@johannbradley8799 Жыл бұрын

Love the video! Quick question, when installing the subfloor you recommended, can you use a ramset to secure the subfloor to the concrete in the basement or is it better to just go with the drill?

@frankj5947 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode! Detailed explanation

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Thanks Frank!

@andrewzeier4341 2 жыл бұрын

How would you secure the Dricore to the concrete and how would you suggest securing framework to the subfloors?

@nickjarvis4697 2 ай бұрын

Great video, clearest walk through of finishing a basement I've seen. Can I use a product like RadonSeal on my 1986 basement concrete slab to prevent moisture?

@mikehanna5283 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great videos. Do I need to use concrete leveler in my raised ranch basement before the Dricore subfloor panels go down? Or can I just put the Dricore panels right down on top of the concrete floor. It was a finished basement before but i know the floor is slightly out of level in some spots.

@CatsEnglishClass Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining clearly enough so a soccer mom can follow! Love your channel and your content.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY Жыл бұрын

Cheers to soccer mom's.

@Stovila 3 ай бұрын

@homerenovisiondiy can I still do the same if using Dricore foam subfloor? to have the frame and drywall rest on top of it? their installation video recommends to install the wallframing first before putting dricore.

@grantyano8710 2 жыл бұрын

Suggest making a video on garage to ADU conversion. Thanks.

@11packerqb 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all of your videos! In an earlier video I think you had discussed dricore insul-Armor subfloor. Does that out perform the R+ insulated subfloor? Is it worth the extra couple bucks if I can get my hands on the insul-armor?

@GunnarShaffer Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! 🎉

@slamjam004 Жыл бұрын

Do you put the foam board over the French drain plastic that's around the perimeter of the basement?

@adamarditi82 8 ай бұрын

Really great video. Thanks for the good explanations and visual example. For older homes, what's your thoughts on using 1x furring strips spiked through the doam into the concrete, to hang the drywall on. Or Framing with 2 x 3 studs. Just not sure why one would opt for the extra cost of 2 x 4 studs with r 12 insulation if the foam board is already there. Thanks

@tosounoojikan 2 жыл бұрын

今度、自分の家でもやってみたいと、思います。👍

@billsedutto8824 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear and easy guide. We’re thinking about finishing the attached garage which is above ground but on a concrete slab. If we tile the floor do I need to install a sub floor? Thanks.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

no but i would use a schluter ditra membrane first to protect against the ;possibility of future cracks, this also allows you to add a floor heat source to make the room comfortable to sit in if you get cold weather where you live. Cheers!

@brett01 Жыл бұрын

Anymore thoughts on offsetting the stud wall from concrete; seemed like a great idea, especially when building your stud wall on dri-core, creating a continuous air envelope (concrete floor and wall) to allow dispersion (my basement is somewhat dry...no real intrusions, but you can't leave things on the basement floor or they'll start smelling moldy....hence loved the idea of the continuous air space)....i keep reading though this is a terrible idea due to convection looping. Q1 - Is it better to do a flash & batt style insulation where you offset your stud wall an inch or so from the wall, spray foam 1 inch to act as a vapour/moisture barrier then insulate with batt in the walls? Q2 - I was thinking to still use dri-core on the floors, but leave a 1/4 inch out from walls and somewhat of an airspace to allow the concrete floor to breath, but perhaps a tight but to seal is also the way to go.

@johnyrental9407 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, great videos as always. Planning on finishing my basement of my newly built house in Quebec. The exterior walls are already isolated with sprayed Urethane and drywall. Electrical rough is already done. Ceiling are still open. Can I install the subfloor like the one you have directly on the cement without removing the exterior drywall? I'm planning on install vinyl floor. Can I do my framing with 2x3 to save space? Do I need to put a subfloor under the shower base? Thank you!

@matthewcrist1012 2 жыл бұрын

Great as always!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matthew!

@JB-os6ux 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. Just wondering how you would handle a 2006 home with Superior Walls? They already have built in foam with an R12 rating, but the fact that they incorporate concrete “studs” makes me wonder how I can use a system like this.

@draymen1 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video's Jeff! Currently finishing my basement in our home we bought new 5 years ago. Using your tips & tricks... about to start boarding after doing all my framing/electrical. I am using pocket doors as space savers which hopefully will turn out great. Do you have any video's on pocket doors installation? My doors have to either be made custom or cut down as the bulkheads/framing left me with a smaller RO for my pocket door frame... nothing insurmountable but not ideal. Dan (Edmonton, AB).

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

yes. I did a pocket door video a few years ago. here it is. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7aJerufy7atcoE.html

@emilynicholson1752 Жыл бұрын

I have an interior vapor membrane on my basement walls, would you still use the foam board on top of that? Then frame then insulate?

@LandQuestTotes Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend waterproofing Walls and floors first? Necessary or Not? Radeon gas from the ground may pass through cracks on the basement floor with cracks.

@jareds5520 Жыл бұрын

If we have existing framing that we aren't going to redo, and they are too close to the concrete foundation to get anything behind it, would the next best solution be a 1-2" layer of closed cell foam + fiberglass batt in the stud bays? If so, would you still install a poly vapor barrier on top of that?

@charleyboy6942 2 жыл бұрын

Would your subfloor/wall insulation system be suitable if only doing one major room renovation (bathroom with one exterior wall) in a already finished basement (1964 cold climate home)? Thanks for the great content.

@darrylday30 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@lcook0825 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jeff.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry, glad you liked it! Cheers!

@dbird1584 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!💯

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@johndimitrakis520 2 жыл бұрын

Jeff, love your videos and learned a lot. You talk about the foam insulation against the concrete. Easy installation on a flat wall but my basement has a lip half way up. How do I go about doing that? Plus framing?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I would frame the top portion of the wall 24" on center to provide a place to install the4e insulation with the adhesive in order to maintain the integrity of the overlap joint on the rigid insulation. The thermal break is only beneficial if it has integrity. then finish as discussed. Cheers!

@davel8218 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, If a newer house has been settled for several years and no sign of water leaks or cracks, what is the risk of not ripping out the blanket insulation from 1-10 scale? Do you have a plan to make a video just to talk about building permit for finishing basement? maybe use Ontario as talking point? I think that will help a lot of DIYer who may not know all the details. Thanks!

@annechinnery3793 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Where I live there are codes related to fire blocking in the walls. The vertical blocks shouldn't affect the movement of moisture you describe, but I'm a little concerned about the fire blocking at the top of the walls affecting air movement into the subfloor above. Do you have any suggestions?

@carlsarazin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the updated video Jeff !!! This makes a lot of sense... even for a French guy !hahaha ... so the question remains... If I want to install a subfloor in the basement but the walls are already finished... do I still leave a 1/4" gap between the subfloor and the drywall ? Thanks again and sorry for all the questions in multiple videos ! Best!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY Жыл бұрын

Hi Carl if you have walls already and you have a waterproofing system on the exterior then try the new dricore thermal panel . it is lightweight and has no osb on it. install like an underlayment and lay flooring directly on top. Cheers!

@ocarlo3 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Is the stippled membrane with tongue and groove plywood combo from your older video still a viable option? It's turning out to be cheaper if I do it that way vs the dricore. It's a difference of 600 bucks... wanted your thoughts before I commit.

@ericspence 2 жыл бұрын

We're planning on re-doing our basement currently. Our home was built in 1956. What are your thoughts on metal framing using a subfloor?

@bobmac9070 Жыл бұрын

The house I bought had that type of insulation (what I call as roofing I insulation) and it got wet and smelly. Threw it all out, threw the cheap picture paneling out too. Put in styrofoam insulation, painted the walls with waterproof paint n sealer. Then put up nice 1/4” thick real wood paneling. 💯 better basement now. And and a good dehumidifier!

@cni84 2 ай бұрын

Hi, will this be the same for a full walkout basement with all the living space being above ground level? With blanket insulation?

@Ibizasmama 6 ай бұрын

Hi Jeff, I’ve been watching your videos and educating myself on construction and building science. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you’ve shared. I’d like your advice on this - over a year ago, before I knew any better, I had a contractor replace carpet with hardwood floor in the basement. They simply glued the wood onto the concrete…ugh how I wish I could go back in time. Now we’re planning to re-do the drywall and insulation in the basement. Not sure what’s behind the wall yet, but it’s likely 2x4 beams and fiberglass insulation or no insulation. What’s your recommendation for the new system (wall & insulation)? It may not make sense to redo the flooring at this point? Now I guess it’s more important to keep the basement dry and well insulated? Please help. Thank you in advance.

@3587karl 3 ай бұрын

I'm planning on renovating my 1924 House Basement. I wan tot use DMX 1-Step and top it off with vinyl flooring. How do I arrange the wall framing studs so to allow any moisture from under the underlayment pass to the cinderblock wall?

@Stuglamp2009 Жыл бұрын

1. After you put the poly vapour barrier on top of the 2x4 wall, what do you do with the bottom edge? What does that get sealed to? 2. Is this type of subfloor sufficient to install ceramic/porcelain tile on top? Or is there another product you'd put on top first? Thanks!!!