Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point ...

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

This article was published 21/06/2013 (3999 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. QUESTION: I know the use of extruded foam insulation on interior basement walls must be covered, ...