Keep Your Basement Insulation Warm
& Dry and it Will Do the Same For You
Do you have insulation in your basement? Many homeowners have avoided it, even in finished basements, because they feel their basement is insulated by the ground outside. In fact, soil is a bad insulator and a source of cold and dampness.
So you need basement insulation:
- Up to 1/3 of the heat loss in your home is through your basement
- Insulation can help reduce basement moisture problems
- Insulation will protect and preserve finished basement walls and floors
There’s no denying the advantages of insulating your basement. Not only will your basement be warmer and drier, you will save money too.
But, there is an enemy of insulation lurking in your basement. Moisture in insulation can reduce its R-value (rating of insulating ability). In fact, it’s the leading reason why insulation loses R-value.
- Small amounts of moisture, not enough to be seen or felt, will noticeably reduce the efficiency of the insulation
- Moisture in wood and building materials is enough to affect your basement’s insulation, especially in new homes where building materials have not dried completely.
- Repeated wet/dry cycles will further reduce your basement insulation’s R-value
It’s important to insulate your basement, especially if you are planning to have it finished. However, if you insulate without first waterproofing basement, then you might be wasting your time and money.
Talk to the basement waterproofing experts at Clarke Basement Systems before insulating your basement. They understand how moisture affects insulation and can make recommendations that will save you time, money and costly damage.
Clarke has a number of basement waterproofing solutions, depending on your needs
One of the courteous basement waterproofing professionals at Clarke Basement Systems would be pleased to help you find the best solution. Contact Clarke today to arrange for a free home inspection and estimate to have a warmer, drier and better-insulated basement.
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