Finishing your basement with the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ is a great way to add to the quality of yur home life. And it's fast and easy— it can be installed in about two weeks!

WHY BASEMENTS ARE DIFFERENT

A challenging environment

Just walk down to your basement and you know it immediately— the basement is different than any other area of your home. It's cooler, more humid and prone to moisture. The basement also has 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.

How we met the challenge

With Owens Corning's history as a leader in home building products and experts in building science, we had the resources and knowledge to create a better finishing solution for basements. Mold and moisture are big concerns in basements, so we utilized our expertise with fiberglass insulation (we invented it) to create insulated walls that breathe, don't trap moisture, and make rooms warm and quiet too! The walls are also designed to be quickly and easily removed for access to your foundation and plumbing.

Finishing a basement is a cost-effective way to add living space

Compared to the expense and hassle of building an addition, finishing your basement is a great value. A 2004 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. Remember, when you finish your basement you already own the space... take advantage of it!

Finishing your basement is not only a good investment that can increase the value of your home; it can also lower your energy bills by 30%.* With energy prices going through the roof, finishing your basement provides great value for your investment.

*As cited by the Center for Sustainable Building Research, at the University of Minnesota.

Your unfinished basement is a clean slate. Your basement can be transformed into the room of your dreams— virtually anything that you desire. Click on the room you've been dreaming of and see how it can come true.

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BASEMENT

Conventional lumber and drywall construction work fine for above-ground areas, but can warp, rot and allow mold to grow in high-moisture areas like basements. In contrast, the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ lets moisture pass through naturally, greatly reducing the chances for mold growth. Check out all the additional advantages you'll enjoy with the Basement Finishing System™.*

1. Built-in thermal and acoustic insulation for comfort and quiet.
   
2. Moisture-resistant system helps reduce dampness and mold.
   
3. Durable, dent-resistant system stands up to damage.
   
4. System provides easy access to foundation and wiring.
   
5. Attractive trim components fit seamlessly and allow easy access to wiring and foundation.

* Note - product characteristics vary slightly in Canada. Click here for details.

The Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™

beats traditional methods hands down.

OWENS CORNING BASEMENT FINISHING SYSTEM™ The system allows you to remove wall panels for easy access to foundation and wiring whenever necessary. Durable, dent-resistant walls stand up to kids and pets. Built-in acoustic and thermal insulation. Components are designed specifically for basement conditions and resist moisture, mold and mildew. Owens Corning Limited Lifetime Warranty* * See actual warranty for details. Effective warranty date is June 13, 2003.

TRADITIONAL FINISHING METHODS Quick, clean installation lets you create a new living space in about two weeks. Disrupts household activities for weeks while construction is completed. Foundation problems and rewiring become time- and labor-intensive projects -- no access without demolition. Easily dented, damaged and punctured. Requires separate insulation and acoustic control. Susceptible to mold, mildew, warping, rotting and water damage. Not designed for basements. No warranty.