All rigid foam insulation is mould and mildew resistant.
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It also becomes extra livable space a place for the kids to play or a favourite space for adults to hang out that sought after man cave you ve always dreamed about.
Spray foam insulation is also mould and mildew.
If you re spending the time and money to finish and insulate your basement it makes sense to protect your investment from unforeseen damage.
You ll also need insulation under the floor of your home to keep it as the cold air underground and stop it meeting the warm air in the.
Or a spray foam application installed from floor to ceiling.
Insulating your basement this way creates a thermal break between the warm air inside and the cooler air outside preventing condensation and moisture build up.
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Insulating your basement does two things.
Remember a lot of moisture can build up in the summer because of all the heat and humidity.
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It won t hold moisture even if you had a flood in your basement.
It keeps the basement warm in winter and cool and dry in summer.
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