Basement Wall
Basement Walls The basement walls of your home are important structural design features and their importance should not go unnoticed. Foundation walls should be checked for water leakage and sealed before constructing the interiors of the basement. The walls need to be insulated when insulating a conditional basement. There are several types of wall systems including: Aluminum Poured Wall System The configuration of corner and angles can be accurately determined in this wall system. There are special pouring machines that allow pouring from one designated spot to another. In aluminum poured wall system rods are not required to hold the walls together. Wood Form Wall System Wood form wall systems are less expensive compared to aluminum wall systems. In this system, rods are used to hold the walls together. Once they are removed, the holes in the walls have to be filled with liquid cement. When compared to the aluminum wall system, dealing with brick ledge difficulties is easier in a wood form wall system. The specifications of the wood wall system include: 7ft 10inches, 8ft 10 inches forms. Styrofoam Wall System Styrofoam wall systems are expensive compared to wood form or aluminum system, but these wall systems are unique. Styrofoam system resists moisture and helps to keep your basement warm and dry. The slotted edges on the long sides of the board can accommodate wood nailing strips for attaching the boards to the wall. It also provides a nail base for dry wall avoiding costly framing. Basement Wall Designs The basement walls are designed for different types of material depending upon the site conditions and the client’s budget and requirements. The designed basement walls are plain concrete, concrete reinforced walls; masonry reinforced walls and insulated concrete form walls. These designs are easy to construct and are strong and durable. Basement Wall Insulation Basement walls can easily be insulated. Prior to sealing leaks, band joists should be caulked and sealed to prevent air infiltration at the construction joints as well as around plumbing and electrical lines and dryer vents. There are three basic options for insulating basement walls. The first is constructing stud frames at the interior of the foundation walls and the filling the cavities with fiberglass insulation. The second is installing a basement blanket to add resale value to your home without sacrificing space to construct framing. The final option is using a basement wall finishing system that requires no additional paneling. This is only part of the article Read the full article here...
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