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.

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.

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.

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