Do you have insulation in your basement?  Many homeowners have avoided it, even in finished basements, because they feel their basement is insulated by the ground outside. In fact, soil is a bad insulator and a source of cold and dampness.

So you need basement insulation:

• Up to 1/3 of the heat loss in your home is through your basement
• Insulation can help reduce basement moisture problems
• Insulation will protect and preserve finished basement walls and floors

There’s no denying the advantages of insulating your basement. Not only will your basement be warmer and drier, you will save money too.

But there is an enemy of insulation lurking in your basement. Moisture in insulation can reduce its R-value (rating of insulating ability). In fact, it’s the leading reason why insulation loses R-value.

• Small amounts of moisture, not enough to be seen or felt, will noticeably reduce the efficiency of the insulation
• Moisture in wood and building materials is enough to affect your basement’s insulation, especially in new homes where building materials have not dried completely.
• Repeated wet/dry cycles will further reduce your basement insulation’s R-value

It’s important to insulate your basement, especially if you are planning to have it finished. However, if you insulate without first waterproofing your basement, then you might be wasting your time and money.

Talk to the basement waterproofing experts at ACCL Waterproofing Systems before insulating your basement. They understand how moisture affects insulation and can make recommendations that will save you time, money and costly damage.

ACCL Waterproofing Systems has a number of basement waterproofing solutions, depending on your needs

• Basement Waterproofing Services – Moisture in the soil around your basement can get in through leaks and damage your insulation and belongings, Clarke’s proven waterproofing solutions will keep your basement dry and your insulation working
• Wall Systems – Clarke’s Thermal Dry Wall System and Brightwall Panelling System keep basement moisture in its place – your drainage system
• Foundation Repairs – Fixing wall cracks and reinforcing basement and foundation walls help to keep moisture out.