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Insulating a Basement with Foamax Board in Orange, MA

Insulating a Basement with Foamax Board in Orange, MA

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Insulating a Basement with Foamax Board in Orange, MA Insulating a Basement with Foamax Board in Orange, MA

This homeowner in Orange, MA called us in order to bulk up her basement's insulation. When we arrived in the home, we noticed that her basement's poured concrete walls were not insulated. This is fairly common -- but it can affect the temperature of the basement, making it colder than you would like it to be and, unfortunately, harder to heat. This meant that their energy bills were higher than they should be. 

 

The best way to protect and insulated poured concrete walls is to use insulation board. We installed our Foamax polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) foam insulation boards on all of the walls of this basement. They install right over the concrete! As a bonus, they are also flame retardant, so it can be exposed in the basement unlike other types of foam. This insulation board makes a noticeable difference in a space -- the basement feels warmer and more comfortable, and the home is easier to heat! 

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If your home has basement flooding, leaky wall cracks, dampness, or musty odors, Fogarty's Home Services can help with these problems and more! Our proven basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, and crawl space encapsulation services are designed to keep your foundation dry, protecting against water damage, mold, humidity, and structural damage.

Our patented waterproofing system includes drainage systems, sump pumps, vapor barriers, dehumidifiers, and more. Schedule a free, no-obligation estimate to get started!

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Did you know radon gas is one of the leading causes of cancer for nonsmokers in the United States? But since it is odorless, invisible, and tasteless, detecting it is impossible without reliable radon testing. That is where Fogarty's Home Services can help! We provide radon testing throughout Orange, MA using a continuous radon monitor. And, if needed, we can also design and install a personalized radon mitigation system. Or, if you have an existing mitigation system, we can inspect it for you and offer a radon fan replacement.

Plus, as indoor air quality experts, we know home radon isn't the only pollutant to worry about. That is why we also offer indoor air quality services, including dehumidification systems and much more. Call us today to schedule a radon test or estimate on our indoor air quality services!

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Insulating Poured Concrete Basement Walls in Orange, MA

This homeowner in Orange, MA reached out to us looking for basement insulation and finishing. The first step of taking care of a basement like this is to get the basement fully insulated. This ensures the home is protected from drafts, cold floors, and odd smells -- we ensure a comfortable space before we remodel it for the family. Poured concrete basement walls are buried in the cool earth and are perpetually cold - about 17˚F cooler than we like the interior of our homes to be. In the winter the part of the foundation that sticks up above the ground is much colder than that. Heat moves from more to less. The dense concrete has a lot of mass and heat from our basement constantly flows into and through the wall by conduction. In the summer, warm humid air from outside hits your cold basement walls and condensation forms, supporting mold. Results - cold basement, cold floors above the basement, higher fuel bills, more difficult to heat the house.

 

We had the perfect solution for this customer -- the Foamax insulation boards. Our Foamax polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) foam insulation board was installed on the homeowner's basement walls with our proprietary Foam-Tite fasteners. But not just any foam - Foamax polyiso foam has the flame retardant properties to satisfy building codes to leave it exposed in a basement - unlike expanded or extruded polystyrene foam (EPS, XPS). In addition, the Foamax polyiso board has a foil facing to reflect heat so the insulation isn’t doing all the work by itself. Results - warmer, more comfortable basement, warmer floors above basement, less condensation in the summertime, lower fuel bills, house is easier to heat.

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