Stop 1/3 of Energy Loss

​Stop a Third of Energy Loss

Do you want to prevent a third of the energy loss from your home?

Thousands of people do not insulate their basement walls because they are under the idea that the ground outside will provide adequate insulation. Due to the fact that soil does not work as an effective insulator, heat loss from your basement can account for more than one-third of the total heat loss from your home.

Basement insulation, when built properly, will not only prevent heat loss, but it will also make your basement warmer, dryer, and far more pleasant.

Interior insulation and external insulation are the two most prevalent methods of insulating a basement, respectively.

You can use any of the major forms of home interior insulation for basement insulation, including fiberglass batts, rigid foam board, and spray foam, to insulate the interior of your basement. An exposed metal or wood stud framework will aid in the support of the insulation and give a surface to which you may connect drywall or paneling.

Before adding the stud frame and insulation to the bare wall, you should first apply a moisture barrier over the surface of the wall. Additionally, before putting drywall and paneling, place a vapor barrier over the stud structure and insulation that has previously been laid.

The ground around your home must be dug up in order to reach the outside surfaces of the basement walls, which is where the exterior basement insulation will be put. First, apply a layer of waterproofing substance to the complete surface of the wall before adding rigid insulation to the construction. It is required to lay metal flashing and a protective cover over the insulation in order to prevent moisture from entering between the insulation and the basement wall.

Before you can install any form of basement insulation, you must first repair any cracks, leaks, or other moisture concerns that may exist. Moisture can cause considerable damage to your finished basement, and fixing the damage is significantly more difficult and expensive after the basement has been finished.

Moisture and vapor barriers installed on the interior of the wall will help to decrease condensation, but they will not prevent water from flowing through wall fractures. A basement waterproofing system is the most effective technique to ensuring that you do not have any moisture problems from any source in your home.

When insulating a wall from the outside, make sure to add a drainage system. You will be safe from water damage once more if you waterproof your basement.

It is the trained basement waterproofing technicians at Clarke Basement Systems that know how to make your basement dry and ideal for the installation of basement insulation both inside and outside.

Interested in cutting down your energy loss? Give us a call today and let’s discuss.