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2. 12 Best Basement Ceiling Ideas for a Space That Looks ... - AOL

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   From moody paint hues and light-reflecting tile to funky wallpaper, the 12 creative basement ceiling ideas below are a great way to inject both design personality and function into your home's ...

3. Building insulation - Wikipedia

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   If the renovation is of a smaller nature, the renovation directive applies. Examples of renovation are post-insulation of a cavity wall and post-insulation of a sloping roof against the roof boarding or under the tiles. Note that every renovation must meet the minimum Rc value of 1.3 W/(m 2 ⋅K). If the current insulation has a higher ...

4. 50 Times Cheap Fixes Had A Major Impact On Home Life - AOL

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   Insulation and air sealing. There was a cold window and a tiny draft I had just stuck putty into keep the cold out. ... DIY fire pit was about $50 worth of retaining wall blocks, also completely ...

5. R-value (insulation) - Wikipedia

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   Installed faced fiberglass batt insulation with its R-value visible (R-21) [1]. The R-value (in K⋅m 2 /W) is a measure of how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive [2] flow of heat, in the context of construction. [3]

6. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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   Vapor retarder paints (for the air-tight drywall system, for retrofits where finished walls and ceilings will not be replaced, or for dry basements: can break down over time due to being chemically based). Extruded polystyrene or foil-faced foam board insulation. Exterior grade plywood, 0.70 US perm (40 SI perm).

7. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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   In addition, surface grading issues can lead to basement leaks, causing mildew and mold. Ideally, your lawn should have a 3% slope away from your home. If not, your inspector will disclose it.