Turn the last stud on the first wall sideways and overlap it about halfway past the connecting wall to create drywall backing ...

Concrete CFA Names Basement Contractors Project Best Above-Grade Concrete Home in 2013 Project of the Year Awards Winning a 2013 top honor for above-grade concrete home, this 3,758-square-foot ...

In most new construction, a “floating” basement slab is poured over clean stones. Floating is kind of a misnomer since it’s obvious that concrete will not float under most circumstances.

Once basement walls are cleared of debris, add polystyrene foam. You’ll want to cut your insulation a quarter inch shorter than the height of the wall using a circular saw or utility knife.

Business Business Services The Warming Trend of Insulating Basements – Truths and Myths The Concrete Foundations Association explains the most important information for understanding the ...

—Greg, Brighton The crack you describe is not unusual. These are normally seen 2 or 3 feet below grade and are typically found on a long basement wall. Two issues may contribute to the cracks.

The earthbag/geotextile basement wall system described here has excellent potential to save on initial construction costs and long-term energy costs. No concrete is used. The same principles have ...