How to Finish a Basement for Energy Efficiency and Comfort: Details for a basement that insulates against water, weather, and radon gas.
There are 23 construction drawings in this basement remodeling package:
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RADON/WATER MANAGEMENT
Sub-Slab Radon Retrofit — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Wall Section w/ Interior Drain & Sump — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Interior Footing Drain, Insulated Slab — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Interior Footing Drain, Rubble Wall — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
FREE SAMPLE:
Underground Water Barrier Retrofit — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
BAND JOIST
Rigid Foam Retrofit — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Spray Foam Retrofit — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
FRAMED INTERIOR WALL – METAL STUDS
1-5/8 in. Stud, Rigid Foam (2-in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
1-5/8 in. Stud, Spray Foam (~3 in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
FRAMED INTERIOR WALL – WOOD STUDS
1×3 Stud, Rigid Foam (2-in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
2×4 Stud, Spray Foam — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
2×4 Stud, Rigid Foam (1-in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
2×4 Stud, Rigid Foam (2-in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
2×4 Stud (Flat), Rigid Foam (2-in.) — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
INSULATED SLAB FLOOR
2×4 (PT) Sleepers, 1-1/2 in. Rigid Foam — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
2×4 (PT) Sleepers, 3 in. Rigid Foam — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Mechanically Fastened Subfloor — DOWNLOAD: PDF | DWG
Detail Packages that can make old houses energy efficient: