Basement renovation

A basement can be dark and dusty – or it can be warm and inviting if you choose to renovate with ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation.

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Maintaining comfortable temperatures inside your house is not easy. When you want to use the bottom floor of your property as an additional living space, you need to ensure you use insulation that provides superior thermal performance, especially if it is below ground level. Basement walls and floors often have greater thermal losses due to their close proximity to damp underground conditions.

A basement renovation project allows you to turn your unused bottom floor into a liveable space, suitable for any kind of function. Popular basement renovation ideas include turning the space into a man-cave, a new creative space, an activity room for your kids, or using it for any other functional purpose you may require.

If you are planning a basement renovation, here is what to keep in mind before starting your project.

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Relevant applications

Insulation

Basement & Cellar Ceiling Insulation

Basement & cellar ceiling insulation can improve the liveability of converted below ground spaces.

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Ground to Floor Insulation

ROCKWOOL concrete floor insulation is there to make your building as energy efficient as possible.

Other Applications

Basement Insulation

Improve the energy efficiency, sound protection and comfort of below ground conversions with quality basement insulation.

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Why renovate your basement?

Often simply used as a forgettable concrete storage space, a basement renovation or finishing project can turn the area into an additional level in your home. It can be a new, private guest room or a home gym. Whatever reason inspires you to start looking for basement renovation ideas, installing modern insulation should still be a priority.

If you want to use the reclaimed space regularly, you will also need to consider factors like mould, mildew, moisture, and noise. To protect the inhabitants and the structure, you should use sustainable insulating materials that can prevent corrosion, increase fire safety, and improve energy efficiency.

With a basement renovation project, you can:

Increase the usable space of your home, which may also increase its value.
Reduce thermal losses and help cut down on your energy bills.
Provide adequate protection against environmental factors like mould and mildew.

Soil-facing walls require additional protection against moisture build-up and heat losses. For cellars and basements, stone wool insulation will help create an effective barrier between the inside and outside climates. You will also benefit from its water repellent characteristics, the breathability it has to offer, and its ability to retain heat and enable you to manage indoor temperatures.

How to renovate your basement?

Reimagining your basement starts with selecting the technologies that will ensure it becomes a comfortable, usable space.

With adequate insulation, you reduce energy costs, and manage the acoustic levels to limit disturbances to and from the floors above. You can use stone wool insulation to ensure you maximise the benefits of your basement renovation project.

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Three solutions for renovating your office

1. Insulating the basement floor

The first construction element you will want to address is the floor. Insulating the basement floor will prevent cold from the surrounding environment from seeping into the area. You will also want to insulate against heat losses from the environment, as any gap in the insulation will decrease the thermal efficiency of the space.

Heat flows through the home, seeking out cold spaces. A cold floor will suck out heat, increasing energy bills depending on the coverage of the uninsulated surface area. ROCKWOOL Group has a variety of stone wool insulation solutions suitable for any type of floor type, including floor to ground.

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2. Sealing and insulating basement walls

Depending on the construction, you should apply insulation to your basement walls wherever possible. This will help to prevent thermal bridging and reduce thermal losses, also helping you save money while staying comfortable.

By choosing stone wool insulation, you can reduce mould and mildew while benefiting from improved noise control and thermal performance. Insulating your basement walls with stone wool fabricated slabs will reduce heat loss by improving the thermal performance of concrete walls.

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3. Insulatin the basement ceiling to prevent thermal losses

Preventing the transfer of heat between rooms and levels of the structure above will help improve thermal efficiency. Even when not planning a full remodel of your basement, you can reduce your energy bills by insulating the ceiling of the area to prevent cold basement air from seeping into your home. Installing insulation in the basement ceiling will improve the heat retention of the building and enable you to create a comfortable indoor climate regardless of the colder environment coming from the lowest level of your house.

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Optimising your basement renovation project with stone wool insulation

Stone wool insulation products are available in both mid and high-density solutions. Using stone wool for your basement floor, wall, or ceiling insulation provides additional benefits, including:

Greater thermal regulation with an efficient fibre structure to keep indoor temperatures stable.
No sagging or deformation, keeping layers intact, and the barrier working optimally.
Acoustic performance that ensures you can reduce noise pollution and vibrations between the basement and upper floors.
Increasing the fire safety of the building as stone wool insulation is non-combustible and capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 1000°

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ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation</a> is suitable for floors, ceilings, and walls to ensure you can create a healthy, comfortable living space in your basement.</p><p>By harnessing the seven strengths of stone, you can insulate your basement walls, ceilings, and floor for greater fire safety, indoor comfort, and energy-energy efficiency. Stone wool insulation from ROCKWOOL Group is an economic and versatile solution that is suitable for any basement or below ground renovation project. With stone wool insulation, you will receive superior thermal performance, protection against the effects of mould and mildew, and improved acoustics.</p><p><strong><em>ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation provides effective barriers for basement walls, floors, and ceilings. 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Harnessing the power of stone for your basement renovation project
When converting your basement into a usable living space, it also presents an opportunity to improve the thermal efficiency of your home whilst also prioritising indoor comfort and sustainability. ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation is suitable for floors, ceilings, and walls to ensure you can create a healthy, comfortable living space in your basement.
By harnessing the seven strengths of stone, you can insulate your basement walls, ceilings, and floor for greater fire safety, indoor comfort, and energy-energy efficiency. Stone wool insulation from ROCKWOOL Group is an economic and versatile solution that is suitable for any basement or below ground renovation project. With stone wool insulation, you will receive superior thermal performance, protection against the effects of mould and mildew, and improved acoustics.
ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation provides effective barriers for basement walls, floors, and ceilings. To find an application suitable for your basement renovation project, contact us today.
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