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Does Foam Insulation Keep CMUs From Drying?
Insulating concrete-block walls can keep a basement or crawlspace dry, but does preventing inward drying harm the concrete?
Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls
For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.
Crawlspaces That Work
To avoid moisture problems, either seal and condition your crawlspace or isolate the space from the rest of the house.
Working With ZIP R-Sheathing
There's a lot to like about these insulating panels, and a lot to learn about building with them.
Diamond Blade and Rigid Foam
A diamond-bit masonry blade creates a cleaner, easier cut than scoring with a knife.
Cover for Exposed Foundation Insulation
Prefinished foam-insulation products and stone or brick veneers are a presentable option for a visible foundation.
Fitting New Windows in a Crooked Old House
"Dudley boxes" are robust window bucks that ease window installation, flashing, and integration with insulation in walls sheathed with exterior rigid foam.
Podcast 199: Roof-insulation Retrofit, Codes for Existing Buildings, and Air-sealing Tape Choices
The Fine Homebuilding Editors discuss framing details for adding rigid foam over a roof, when a remodeler needs to refer to the International Existing Building Code, what tapes work well for weatherizing an attached garage, and more.
Part 1: Prepare a Rough Opening for a Nail-Fin Window over Exterior Rigid-Foam Insulation
Flash the sheathing around the buck to the window opening with tape or liquid flashing before installing the exterior foam insulation.
Part 2: Installing a Nail-Fin Window in a Wall with Exterior Rigid-Foam Insulation
Use a manufacturer-approved type of sealant to bond the window to the preliminary flashing before setting, squaring, and fastening the window to the framing.

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