Basement Insulation
Comfort & energy efficiency starts with a properly-insulated basement
When installed correctly, basement insulation can transform your damp, cold basement into a drier, more comfortable living space. Correct installation can also eliminate mold and humidity problems and lower your heating and cooling costs.
You may already have fiberglass batts installed between your basement ceiling joists, but basement ceiling insulation only insulates the upstairs space; it does nothing to make your basement more comfortable. If you’d like to transform an underused basement, insulation upgrades are a great start.
Call GSM Services today at (704) 864-0344 or click below to request an in-home inspection in Charlotte, Belmont, Shelby, Huntersville, Gastonia, Mount Holly, Fort Mill, and other surrounding areas. We will be glad to provide you with a free estimate to seal and insulate your basement.
Benefits of an insulated basement
- Improved comfort in the basement and in upstairs space too
- No more mold & mildew problems in the basement
- Stop unwanted air infiltration that brings in cold winter air
- Lower heating & cooling costs
- Basement becomes usable as additional living space
Three ways to make your basement better with insulation
1 Seal & insulate the rim joist: The edge of the house, where the floor framing rests on the foundation, is a major source of air leakage and energy loss. It’s especially severe where plumbing, wiring, and dryer vents penetrate to the exterior. We eliminate this problem by sealing and insulating the rim joist.
2 Insulate foundation walls: : Rigid foam insulation is best for your basement’s concrete walls. Unlike fiberglass batts, rigid foam wall insulation won’t absorb water or receive damage. Rigid foam also won't compress, fall out of place, or lose R-value. We recommend Basement to Beautiful® wall insulation. These innovative panels are sized for typical basement walls and each panel comes with built-in wiring channels and integral steel flanges for attaching wallboard.
3 Insulate the basement floor: Do you want a warm finished floor in your basement? We fix cold basement floors with the revolutionary ThermalDry® Insulated Floor Decking™. Unlike wood subflooring, our ThermalDry® decking can’t be damaged by moisture and will never attract mold or rot. It’s the perfect substrate for a warm, long-lasting basement floor.
Rim joist insulation & sealing. We make sure to seal & insulate the outer edge of the house framing to help stop air leaks, pests and major heat loss.
Start your basement transformation with the best insulation
If you want to make better use of your basement space, insulation upgrades should be a top priority. GSM Services has the right basement insulation products and the expertise to install them. Call us or fill out our online form to request a free estimate or to schedule your home energy evaluation. We are your basement insulation experts serving Charlotte, Gastonia, Mount Holly, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Matthews, Denver, Lincolnton, Clover, and surrounding areas.