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What’s the word on foam for the basement walls? The JLC article recommended leaving the walls completely unfinished as termites can burrow under the footers of through small cracks, then into the sill/framing unobserved via foam tunnels.
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How 'bout ICFs? The buggers can't borrow through that.
Scott.
*Did I mention this is my house? An existing house.All I wanted to do was finish a basement room for my wife's office. I'm all set to do it. Then I read this basically horrifying JLC article from last November about termites and foam. In at least one case the buggers avoided poison by popping up in the guy's basement. This house has had termites before...
*Well, heck, can't you treat the junctions between basement walls and floor before insulating? Or are there cracks in your walls, as well?
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What's the word on foam for the basement walls? The JLC article recommended leaving the walls completely unfinished as termites can burrow under the footers of through small cracks, then into the sill/framing unobserved via foam tunnels.