Homeowner's Guide To Basement Finishing August 2013 | Page 12

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Once You Learn the Advantages of Our Unique System,
You’ll See That There’s Really No Comparison.

Finishing your basement is a major project—understanding the relative
strengths and weaknesses of different ways of getting the job done is
critical. Every aspect of The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™
was designed specifically for the basement environment. Please consider
the following details as you make your decision:

1. Installed In About 2 Weeks, Instead of About 2 Months
Our system is installed quickly because the process and the nature of the
materials being used require fewer labor hours. Consider this: A typical
drywall installation could take about two months and can cause a huge
mess. First they have to bring in a carpentry crew to frame the basement;
then a drywall crew will hang, tape, mud, and sand the drywall. Other
contractors may also be brought in to complete electric, HVAC, plumbing,
and other work—which takes even more time.
Our process is simple: Our installers only need a few days to install the
framing (metal, not wood—quicker, less messy), 1-2 days for the electrician
to complete the electrical work, then a few more days for the original small
crew to install the walls, arrange for inspections, install the ceiling grid, and
perform a final walkthrough with the homeowner.

Reasons To Choose
The Owens Corning®
Basement
Finishing System™
Over Drywall
finish. When moisture is present, the walls actually “breathe” and allow it to
pass through and dissipate in the air instead of trapping it, absorbing it, or
both.

3. Durable, Dent- and Stain-Resistant,
and Virtually Maintenance-Free Walls
Depending on how you intend to use your basement, drywall could be a
major problem. If you’re thinking of a kid’s playroom—dents and holes are
an unfortunate reality. If you’re thinking of having a pool table—pool balls
and pool cues have a way of finding the walls. Plus, with drywall, picture
hanging and fixtures leave conspicuous dents and holes.
The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ is dent resistant, mark
resistant, and won’t discolor over time. With our innovative Picture Hanging
Kits, you can hang as many pictures as you’d like without ever putting a
single hole in the wall.

4. Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty2
The drywall typically used in basements generally has a 30 day warranty.
The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ comes with a Lifetime
Limited Transferable Warranty for as long as you own your home, covers
any manufacturing product defects and can be transferred one time. A

2. Mold & Mildew Resistant1

warranty is only as good as the company that stands behind it.

Basements naturally have more moisture than the rest of your home…
plus the added possibility of leaks from outside or from plumbing. Using
drywall or other traditional methods if moisture is present, can increase the
likelihood of mold and mildew developing.

5. Insulate Your Basement—Save On Energy Bills
Is it any wonder that a global leader in insulation would create the Basement
Finishing System™ that insulates your basement and contributes to energy
savings in your home? Our sturdy walls are 2.5” thick and made from world

Our materials are breathable and resist mold & mildew . The exterior walls
are made out of 2.5” of rigid fiberglass, and are covered with a beautiful
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famous Owens Corning insulation. The walls are thermally insulated to
reduce heat loss, which could lead to cost savings on your energy bills.

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