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I'd get a permit to finish it, just for the paper trail for your H.O.Insurance carrier, in case of a future claim and at resale.
I wouldn't use bleach, rather the other mold product you said already (or laundry detergent and water). No dryloc on the walls, they should allow moisture to pass through; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...lation-systems
Air seal the rim joists with foamboard: http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...l_seal_rev.pdf
Use foam-compatible adhesive in a small grid pattern: http://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/743
Where are you located?
Gary
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02-06-2012, 07:51 AM
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Most of my stuff will have permits but not all. I live in Norther VA.
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02-08-2012, 11:16 PM
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You probably wouldn't be issued a permit without basement egress; door or an egress sized window......need that for your H.O. Insurance carrier and when you resell it.
Gary
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Clothes taking longer to dry?
Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets.
They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money.
Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!
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02-11-2012, 04:33 PM
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Picture Update::
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02-11-2012, 04:34 PM
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A few more
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02-11-2012, 04:42 PM
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Are my sill plates bad enough to replace???
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02-12-2012, 09:51 PM
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Looks like there is quite a lot of work to be done there. I'll be very interested in viewing the progress. My wife and I just moved into our first home in April 2011. The basement is finished, but I think there are certainly some changes we'd think about with the floor and possibly adding drywall. Can't wait to see updated pictures.
How large is the space?
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02-12-2012, 10:03 PM
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Its around a 600-700 sq/ft basement. It has a full bathroom and laundry room in the front, which I haven't demo'ed yet, but will this week some time.
Any pictures you would like to see that I havn't posted yet?
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02-13-2012, 12:18 PM
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The paper facing on the batts should be toward the warmed side- facing up. You should have rigid board at the joists: http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...l_seal_rev.pdf as the rim joist expands/contracts with the seasons letting in/out air.
Gary
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Clothes taking longer to dry?
Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets.
They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money.
Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!
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02-13-2012, 11:12 PM
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Another group of pictures. I am now moving out to the front side of the basement where the laundry room and full bath are... As always, let me know if you have any questions or want to see anything particular.
Jeff
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02-13-2012, 11:12 PM
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Couple more from tonight.
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02-15-2012, 05:46 PM
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2-15-2012 Pictures. 1 junction box and 1 new work box hidden behind drywall with no covers...
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02-15-2012, 06:57 PM
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cool stuff. we did a basement demo as well. so your reason was to install new insulation and look at the damage behind the window leak?
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02-15-2012, 08:47 PM
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Well, mainly because it was so closed off with rooms framed in everywhere, plus there was this awful painted paneling on each wall that made me sick to look at. I'm glad I'm doing it though because there were 3 uncovered junction boxes that were all live just laying on the insulation on the drywall.
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02-15-2012, 08:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trucon01
Well, mainly because it was so closed off with rooms framed in everywhere, plus there was this awful painted paneling on each wall that made me sick to look at. I'm glad I'm doing it though because there were 3 uncovered junction boxes that were all live just laying on the insulation on the drywall.
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gotcha. great pics!
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