Fire blocking is an essential element to basement finishing that is sometimes overlooked

  Sometimes it is the unseen things that are most important. Total Basement Finishing uses only high quality products installed by qualified and skilled people. Even though there are things that the homeowner will never see because they are behind walls or ceiling tiles, we make sure that each basement is built to the highest standards. One of these “hidden” aspects is something known as fire blocking.

  Fire blocking or fire stop is basically the process of installing a board or panel at the top of the finished wall. This creates a cavity behind the finished basement panels from floor to ceiling. The original idea was to stop fires from spreading easily but it’s the fringe benefits that we like. Fires may or may not happen, and its good to prepare for them just in case the unexpected happens. This cavity created behind the wall has a much more “everyday” use though. It traps the water vapor that naturally comes through the concrete walls. The vapor circulates behind the wall and actually warms it a little. This process raises our product up by one “R” value. “R” value is just the resistance a product has to hot and cold. So that one little step helps our product make your new finished basement a little more comfortable.

  So when you are thinking of finishing off your basement to make a nice family room, kid’s play room, game room, or the ever popular Man Cave, think about doing it right. Make sure that you choose the right contractor who uses the right installation practices. Make sure you choose Total Basement Finishing.

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