Basements - Page 3 of 16

Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the IRC requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings in finished basements and gives an overview of BILCO's egress window well options.

Travis and Joe of Catalyst Construction describe how and why they installed Rockwool Comfortboard under what will be the finished concrete floor.

A homeowner weighs the merits of repair or replacement of a concrete slab that was poorly installed.

Brian Pontolilo, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about hygric buoyancy and wet basement floors before taking listener questions about air-sealing the floor of a vintage mobile home, taking building tests, and the right mortar for ready-to-tile shower pans.

Andrew, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about ground-source heat pumps and air leaks before taking questions about design software, installing pine siding on a tiny house, and the right nails for cedar lap siding.

Building relationships and teaching the next generation of tradespeople is what #KeepCraftAlive is all about. Here's a look at how Catalyst Construction and the Turner High School building trades program are working together.

In this roundtable, Andrew Zoellner, Walt Tomala, Mike Guertin, and Keegan Still discuss everything you need to know about ICFs.

Watch Fernando Pagés Ruiz, Guy de Verges, Lance Lang and Andrew Zoellner discuss basement waterproofing methods for old homes.

An innovative plywood slab-on-grade means less time, money, and carbon

Mark, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and Gold Medallion homes before taking listener questions on using greywater systems, ventilating a damp house, and protecting foundation insulation.