Owens Corning Basements
Basements are typically the most under-utilized part of homes for living space. Finishing your basement expands your home - adding features and real value. As you research your options, learn why basements are different from the rest of your home, how you can turn your basement into a "dream room," and how construction materials can impact your finished basement for the long-term.
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Why Basements are Different
Just walk down to your basement and you know it immediately - the basement
is different than any other area of your home. In general, basements are cooler,
more humid and prone to moisture. They also have plumbing and other mechanical
equipment that, when covered with drywall, become difficult and costly to access.
Owens Corning knew there had to be a better way to finish the basement.
Meeting the challenge
With Owens Corning's history as a world
leader in home building products and experts in building science, it had the
resources and knowledge to create a
better basement finishing solution. Mold and moisture are big concerns in basements
and since Owens Corning invented fiberglass insulation, it utilized its expertise
to create insulated walls that breathe, won’t trap moisture, and make
rooms warm and quiet too! The walls are also designed to be removed for access
to your foundation and plumbing.
Finishing a basement is a cost-effective way to add living space
Compared to the expense and hassle of building an addition, finishing
your basement is a great value. A 2006 Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value
Report
stated that the average cost per square foot to finish a basement is less
than half that to put on an addition.
Finishing your basement is not only a good investment that can increase the value of your home; it can also contribute to help reduce your energy costs.* With fluctuating energy prices, finishing your basement provides great value for your investment.
An unfinished basement is a clean slate. Your basement can be transformed into the room of your dreams-virtually anything that you desire.
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™
While conventional lumber and drywall construction work fine for above-ground
areas, they can warp, rot and allow mold to grow in high-moisture areas like
basements. In contrast, the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ lets
moisture pass through naturally to greatly reduce the chances for mold growth.*
Check out some of the additional advantages you'll enjoy with the Basement
Finishing System™.
A. Thermal and acoustic insulation for comfort and quiet.
B. System helps reduce dampness, mold and mildew.**
C. Durable, dent-resistant walls stands up to damage.
D. Easy access to foundation, pipes and electrical boxes.
E. Trim components fit seamlessly with easy access to low voltage wiring and foundation.
| Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ | Traditional finishing methods |
 Quick,
clean installation lets you create a new living space in about two weeks. |
 Disrupts
household activities for weeks while construction is completed. |
| The
system allows you to remove wall panels for easy access to foundation and
wiring whenever necessary. |
Foundation
problems and rewiring become time- and labor-intensive projects -- no access
without demolition. |
| Durable,
dent-resistant walls. |
Easily
dented, damaged and punctured. |
| Built-in
acoustic and thermal insulation. |
|
| Components
are designed specifically for basement conditions and resist moisture,
mold and mildew.** |
Susceptible
to mold, mildew, warping, rotting and water damage. Not designed for basements. |
| Lifetime
Limited Warranty*** |
May
offer no warranty. |
The Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ offers convenience, comfort and durability over the more traditional basement refinishing materials like wood and drywall.
With the Basement Finishing System™, you get professional, quality installation and a finished basement in about two weeks. Also, with the Basement Finishing System™ you have access to wiring and foundation without the mess of tearing into drywall.
The Basement Finishing System™ is different from traditional means because it is durable, stain and dent-resistant. That's a key benefit when you have a growing family or pets.
Another key consideration is how you will use your new basement. Typically, a finished basement is a family/entertainment room or "get-away", therefore, you need comfort. Insulation and acoustic control are added steps for a project using drywall, but with the Basement Finishing System™, comfort from thermal insulation and acoustic controls are built in.
Above any other place in your home, moisture and mildew can be major concerns in the basement. The Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ is specifically designed for basement conditions, is resistant to moisture damage, mold and mildew**, and won't warp - unlike drywall and wood.
You get all the above convenience, comfort and durability of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty.***
Questions? Check out the Basement Finishing FAQ.
* Savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-values. Higher
R-values mean greater insulating power
** While the materials and design of the
Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ resist
mold and mildew, the system cannot prevent or mitigate mold if the conditions
necessary for mold growth otherwise exist in your basement.
** See actual warranty
for details.
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