Basement
Insulation
The basement is the first area to be affected by a flood
and also the most difficult one to clean up after a flood.
Insulation systems for the basement must be able to dry
the basement after the flood and maintain the temperature
to enable family members to continue using the basement
as before. The most important feature of any insulation
method or material should be its high moisture-retention
properties.
Basement insulation techniques
Most basement insulation techniques involve the use
of fiberglass blankets in the walls to provide for insulation.
Certain fiberglass insulation techniques also involve
polyethylene installation for creating a moisture retention
barrier that reduces moisture condensation to a great
extent. Another way of basement insulation is to use
rigid exterior insulation, which helps keep the moisture
and cold and hot winds restricted and helps maintain
the temperature in the basement at a constant level.
Problems in carrying out basement insulation
Most homebuilders tend to overlook the basement and
do not give it much importance. This can also result
in shoddy and inadequate insulation provided for the
basement. Considering that the basement is an integral
part of any home and also that it is the first to get
affected by floods or winds, most moisture related problems
can be solved if attention is paid to basement insulation.
Hiring professional insulation contractors who would
carry out the tasks effectively are recommended. Also
basements are most likely to have pipes, ducts and vents
and even air-conditioning and washing machine hoses passing
through them. Insulation is required to be carried out
carefully making sure that important areas like fuse
boxes, electrical switches or such other things in the
basement are easily accessible even after insulation.
Advantages of basement insulation
The first and most important advantage of basement insulation
is that the area is kept dry and moisture-free. This
means that problems like mold, mildew, odors and leakages
and dampness are automatically taken care of. Utility
bills can also be taken care of and greatly reduced if
insulation is in place and the basement can be converted
into a living space that can be put to various uses by
the members of the family.
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