We decided to find the spot away from the wall that would give us the least trouble and installed our 2×2 header there. Ideally you would hug the 2×2 header right up to the concrete wall, but in our case we had many challenges to overcome. TIME FOR SMARTWALL…(Almost!)įinally it was time to work on the SMARTWALL!! The first step involves installing the header and footer tracks.
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Then, simply install the SMARTWALL up against the existing insulation. Simply slicing the plastic is not effective, instead you need to cut out large window-sized sections in the polyethylene bag. Since the SMARTWALL system is a vapour barrier itself, any existing vapour barriers need to be removed first.
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Cut windows in pre-existing insulation – My basement was created with the standard half wall of insulation. This fills in any gaps between subfloor and SMARTWALL preventing unwanted moisture build up.Ģ. Spray Foam insulation – Always run a bead of spray foam insulation around the exterior of your basement. The final preparation step is a step I learned from Bryan Baeumler himself!ġ. This also gave us secure areas to place our header tracks. We began with boxing those areas in with wooden frames that we will fill in later with thin wood panels. 4 inches from the wall, we had to envision all the obstacles we would come in contact with.
air vents and pipes.) Having DRIcore SMARTWALLS stick out approx. Although, we are not at the stage for installing it, we had to take into account things hanging down (i.e. The next challenge we ran into was my ceiling. Since my basement is small, we need to create a space for storage and a room for laundry/furnace. creating separate rooms, closing in spaces, etc.) need to be built first using the drywall/framing process. DRIcore SMARTWALLS can only be used as external walls. Thankfully, my Dad’s patience and expertise, slowed me down to plan and prepare the basement prior to installing our first panel.
When the truck pulled up with the flats of SMARTWALL, I was so excited to get started. With fewer steps, less time and less labour we could get the job done 5x faster using DRIcore SMARTWALL. Each DRIcore SMARTWALL panel combines framing, insulation, drywall and a vapour barrier into a R16 high performance wall panel.Īfter comparing our experience and weighing the pros and cons, it was a no brainer to use DRIcore’s new SMARTWALL system. They are easy to cut with regular power tools and are attached to the top of your floor joists and at the bottom to your subfloor using 2″ x 2″ lumber channel. The 30 lbs panels are 2’x8′ in size and fit together with a standard tongue and grove technique.
DRIcore SMARTWALL is an all-in-one engineered wall panel that requires fewer steps, less time and less labour to finish your basement. (Wikipedia) Drywall requires a frame, insulation, a vapour barrier and electrical outlets before it can be installed.Ģ. It is used to make interior walls and ceilings. Drywall – (also known as plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board, or LAGYP) is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. After concluding our research it was down to two products for our walls:ġ. We watched Youtube videos, read home improvement articles and read reviews on all the latest building products on the market. When we were deciding the best materials for the job, we took to the internet. To give us tips and experience, we called in my Dad for advice (and an extra pair of hands!). Why SMARTWALL over Drywall?ĭH has tackled some minor home improvement tasks in the past, but finishing the basement is a first for both of us.
Last week, I shared with you the first step, SUBFLOORS, well this week I took some holiday time and we tackled the basement, moving on the the second step: SMARTWALL. This past week in my household has been a whirlwind of activity my DH, my Dad and I (with the help of DRIcore) have decided to tackle the basement to add some much need room for our growing family.
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