Basements

FHB Podcast Segment: XPS Insulation on Basement Walls
In this FHB Podcast Segment, the crew chats about how and where to place XPS insulation in a basement.
FHB Podcast Segment: Lime Wash Recipe for an Old Concrete Basement
Traditional lime wash still has tons of useful applications.
Podcast Episode 646: Overhanging Floors, Sustainable Building, and Bath Fans
Listeners write in about bathroom ventilation plans, sealing joist bays, sustainability, and more.
FHB Podcast Segment: Sealing Joist-Bay Gaps Properly
In this Fine Homebuilding Podcast Segment, the team discusses how to effectively seal joist bay gaps.
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How to Cut and Cobble Rim Joists with Insulating Foam Sealant
Join Tyler Grace and his crew as they work on insulation and air-sealing in the basement of the Loctite 2nd Chance House.
Soundproofing a Floor With a Wood Ceiling Below
Remodeling pro Mike Guertin offers two approaches for controlling noise between the basement and first floor of a house.
Podcast 623: Condensation on Windows, HVAC Registers, and Water Heating
Listeners write in about the value of FHB and ask questions about basement flooring, condensation on windows, HVAC register locations, and heat-pump water heaters
Refined Drop-Ceiling Tiles
Ceilume's ceiling tiles are made from thermoformed vinyl and offer an attractive alternative to standard mineral-fiber drop-ceiling tiles.
Planning and Prepping for Basement Flooring
Managing moisture is key, but choosing the appropriate product and creating a suitable surface are also crucial factors in establishing a long-lasting, comfortable basement floor.
Podcast 587: Members-only Aftershow—Basement Flooring
The crew talks about how to install finished flooring over a basement slab.

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