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. The ...

Learn how to frame walls around structural basement columns to create a clean, finished look while maintaining proper spacing ...

The Basics of Basement Walls First, you should understand basement wall materials. Foundation walls are usually made of poured concrete or stacked concrete blocks—not the most attractive ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil ...

Because concrete basement walls are usually covered with wood framing to add drywall and/or paneling, it’s easy to add insulation into that framing.

Learn More › When building a new home, plan the foundation to include an exterior staircase and entry basement doors. The ...

Q: Should I use screws or nails when framing a basement wall? What’s the best option for long-term strength?

Q. I think I have efflorescence on the concrete walls of my basement. My house is 90 years old with a poured-concrete foundation. The surface is blistering and peeling, and I see small white ...

One problem with having outside air infiltrate an unfinished basement in the summer is that the concrete block or poured concrete walls, and floor framing, are all cold.

When it comes to building basement walls, Rochester has long been a ‘block town,’ but that’s changing.

Concrete block walls are wider than frame walls, and take up more room, Johnson said. However, advocates of block construction said that block offers several advantages over frame.

When concrete walls start to crumble, don't panic. Patch. Basement walls often bear the brunt of a wet Oregon winter, flaking and crumbling. You can repair the damage by brushing on a bonding ...