Comments for Home Construction Improvement

Comment on Insulating Basement Walls by Todd

Todd — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:01:08 +0000

@ Bry – These are questions you need to evaluate yourself. Insulated basements are healthier, warmer, more valuable and frankly better for the environment. Paneling is one thing, paper faced drywall in that environment is another….I myself wouldn’t recommend it.

Good luck.

Comment on Insulating Basement Walls by Bry

Bry — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:14:04 +0000

I had a contractor come out and give me a quote on the drywall, just to see how much he would charge compared to what I could get the materials for. He said if I were you I would just put the drywall up over the paneling and not even put insulation? I said really? Do you think that is a good idea? Do you have a general idea if I put up insulation how much warmer it might possibly make it. A few degrees? I am going to install carpet also. The paneling does not really feel cold, but the basement floor is pretty cold. Currently it is about 10 degrees colder in the basement now compared to the first floor. Then I started thinking by the time I cut all this insulation and piece it together between the furring strip is it really going to insulate that well and make a noticable difference? Is it really worth the extra money to insulate?

Comment on Basement Ceilings by Appliance Repair Services

Appliance Repair Services — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:04:42 +0000

It’s right to suspended ceilings provide the greatest amount of flexibility and access for those utilities in the event of problems.

Comment on Husky 3000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer Review by Bass

Bass — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:22:32 +0000

@Todd-I exchanged the unit for a new one and the new one works great. Starts on first or second pull. So far so good. The only downer is that it doesn’t have a brand name pump (But for $400 can’t expect a commercial pump). I wonder how long the pump will last before it gives out since it’s a simple non-branded axial cam pump. I guess only time will tell. Despite the pump, pressure washer is great.

Comment on Insulating Basement Walls by Todd

Todd — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:03:30 +0000

Yes and yes! :) Good luck.

Comment on Insulating Basement Walls by Bry

Bry — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:25:30 +0000

Well I thought I was done with questions. Guess not. Is it a good idea to get foil backed foam board if it is about the same price as a non foil back foam board? If so I am assuming you face the foil side towards the drywall. Is that the case?