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Introduction

Basement Finishing Ideas

Family & Game Room Ideas

Kids’ Playroom Ideas

Home Office Ideas

Home Gym Ideas

Home Theater Ideas

Why Owens Corning

Our Process

Advantages Over Drywall

Product Details

Customer Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Congratulations! You’ve finally decided to turn your basement into your

“dream” living space. Your family will enjoy their new game room, workout

room, office, movie theater—whatever you want the room to be!—for years

to come, and you may increase the value of your home in both tangible and

intangible ways.

The real question now is, “Who should I hire to finish my basement?”

This is a question that should not be taken lightly. When many people

think of basement finishing, their first thought is an arduous, months-long

process of measuring, cutting, and hammering 2 x 4s and hanging drywall.

The sheer enormity of the project is a major reason many people seem to

perpetually put off finishing their basement—or simply rule it out altogether.

Welcome to the world of the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing

System™. We offer a revolutionary way to quickly finish any basement that

avoids the usual pitfalls, hassles, problems, and red flags associated with this

kind of project. Instead of disrupting your household activities for months,

it only takes about two weeks. Instead of using lumber or drywall—which

can be a food source when mold is present—the Owens Corning® Basement

Finishing System™ uses walls that resist mold and mildew1, has a Lifetime

Limited Transferable Warranty as long as you home your home2, and creates

a beautifully finished basement!

To Quickly Finish Any Basement That MinimizesThe Usual Pitfalls, Hassles, Problems, and Red Flags4

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With the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™, you and your

family can enjoy your newly remodeled basement sooner than you may

have thought possible. Whether you’re looking for a place to watch

movies with loved ones, unwind with a good book at the end of the day,

or relax on a Sunday afternoon, transforming your basement into a family

room is one of the best basement finishing ideas around.

The Basement Finishing System™ is a great way to create your dream

game room. It’s mold resistant1 and Class A fire rated. Since our walls are

sound absorbent, it helps keep your home peaceful and quiet

Basement Finishing Ideas: Transform Your Basement Into A BeautifulFamily Room or Game Room

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We use walls that last a lifetime2, resist mold and mildew1,and creates a beautifully finished basement. That’s just the beginning.

(as long as you own your home)


Finishing a basement with the Owens Corning® Basement

Finishing System™ is a simple way to create a new room for your

house without building an above-ground addition, and it makes

a great space for a playroom. By having the Basement Finishing

System™ installed, it’s easy to provide the kids with a safe and

comfortable environment that’s sure to get rave reviews at

playtime.

Finish Your Basement To Create A Kids’ Playroom

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If you currently work from home, or think you might like to in the future, setting up an area where you can focus and get your work done is

likely a top priority – and your finished basement can be a great place to set up shop. After all, your office can be only seconds away, and you’ll

be able to customize your new basement home office to your liking with the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™.

A basement finished with the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ can provide you with a comfortable workspace year-round,

thanks to its insulated basement walls that are designed to help keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As an added benefit,

the insulated walls also absorb sound, which can make it easy when you need to focus on your work.

Furthermore, when it comes to setting up your computer and other necessary equipment, you’ll be happy to know that the Owens Corning®

Basement Finishing System™ allows you to hide wires behind its removable walls and trim. This feature can help keep your finished basement

from looking cluttered with cords.

Turn Your Basement Into A Home Office

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Utilize Your Basement Renovation As A Home GymHave you thought about creating a space specifically for your own use? If your busy lifestyle

prevents you from exercising as frequently as you’d like, or you’d just prefer to work out from

the comfort of your home—and out of view of strangers—why not create a private gym?

The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ is a great choice for creating your own

home gym. It can be completed in about two weeks, and with sound-absorbing walls,

your home gym will be as quiet and comfortable as it is convenient.

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Refinishing your basement with the Owens Corning® Basement

Finishing System™ gives you the opportunity to transform your

dark, dingy basement into your own home theater – complete with

exceptional acoustics and comfortable temperatures all year long.

If you love to curl up with a big tub of popcorn and watch movies,

utilizing your basement is an excellent option.

The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ allows you to

create a home theater in your house without the potentially high

cost of building an above-ground addition. The insulated,

sound-absorbing walls are sure to get rave reviews from your whole

family because you’ll be able to crank up the volume and listen to

movies without competition from outside noise – and minimize

disruptions to family members who are elsewhere in the house.

Plus, refinishing your basement with the Owens Corning® Basement

Finishing System™ and its specially designed, thermally insulated

walls will help keep it cool during the summer and warm in the

winter, so your family will be able to enjoy movie night throughout

the year.

Refinish Your Basement As A Home Theater


Does it really matter who manufacturers your basement finishing materials? YES IT DOES!

Owens Corning and its family of companies are committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives.

A Global Company Where Market-Leading Businesses are BuiltBuilding Materials products are focused on making new and existing homes and

buildings more energy efficient, comfortable and attractive.

A Heritage of InnovationFor nearly 75 years, Owens Corning has led virtually every major technological

advance in glass fiber technology. Through the years, Owens Corning

innovations have ranged from military applications during World War II and the

Fiberglas™-reinforced 1954 Chevrolet Corvette to the manufacturer of materials

for Appollo space suits, insulation of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline, and the

Fiberglas™ roof of the Haj Terminal in Saudi Arabia, to name but a few. This spirit of

innovation continues today with revolutionary solutions such as Owens Corning’s

high-performance EcoTouch® insulation, introduced in 2011.

PINK is Green™ Owens Corning is committed to balancing economic growth with social progress

and environmental stewardship as it delivers sustainable solutions to its building

materials and composite customers around the world. The company’s ability to

deliver on this commitment has earned Owens Corning a number of related

honors, including a ranking on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

The Manufacturer of Your Basement Does Make a Difference

Why Owens Corning


Eight Steps

our process

When finishing your basement with the Owens

Corning® Basement Finishing System™ it can be

extremely helpful to know what exactly to expect.

While the installation process may vary slightly

depending on your unique basement setup, there

are eight core steps to every basement remodeling

project.

The eight steps that your basement finishing contractors

will follow are detailed below.

1. The Welcome CallYou will receive an initial call welcoming and congratulating

you on your investment in your home.

2. Lending AgreementThe office will explain the various payment options.

3. Pre-installation WalkthroughOnce financing and cost details are complete, a walkthrough

of the project will be scheduled with a member of the

production department.

4. ComplianceProduction will ensure that your job meets all local building

codes.

5. Installation AppointmentInstallation start dates are set to begin work on your

basement finishing project.

6. Installation BeginsQuick and clean installation allows you to start enjoying your

new space in about two weeks.

7. Final WalkthroughThis step is to ensure you are completely satisfied with your

new living space.

8. Warranty and Satisfaction SurveyRegister your warranty and complete a Customer Satisfaction

Survey. Did we meet your expectations?

Certified Basement Finishing Contractors Install the Owens Corning®

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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.

2. Mold & Mildew Resistant1

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.

Our materials are breathable and resist mold & mildew1. The exterior walls are made out of 2.5” of rigid fiberglass, and are covered with a beautiful

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

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

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

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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6. Removable Walls Allow Easy Access to Foundation

With drywall, it can be difficult to access your foundation walls. Basement foundation walls were simply not designed to be permanently covered up. First, there can be water problems in a basement caused by storms, foundation cracks, humidity, and indoor plumbing. If you finish a basement with drywall, there could be mold growing on the back side, and there may be no way to know. Also, drywall blocks access to address plumbing and electrical issues that can arise.

With the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ walls are easily removable, which allows for access to the foundation. If there is ever any issue, simply remove the wall, address it, and put the wall back in place. This can prevent a small problem from becoming a major one.

7. Acoustic Insulation Keeps Basement Noise Downstairs Where It Belongs!

When you consider that the average basement size is 800 square feet, and it rests directly BELOW your entire ground level floor, it’s important to consider how to minimize the noise—not just within the room, but also the noise that can ruin your peace on the floor above. Our sound absorbing walls are 2.5” thick and are certified with a .95 Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC). That means it absorbs most of the sound it comes in contact with. Drywall tests at a .05 NRC, meaning it reflects most of the sound it comes in contact with, making the room noisy. Our beautiful drop ceiling was specifically designed for the Basement Finishing System™, and it absorbs and minimizes sound travelling up into your house, meaning you don’t have to hear the basement activities as much (TV, children playing, music, etc.) while you’re upstairs.

8. Installed By Certified, Trained Professionals

Installers of the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ are required to be properly trained and certified following the systematic installation procedures developed by scientists at the Owens Corning Science and Technology Center in Granville, Ohio. Drywall installers may or may not be certified to any particular competency level—don’t take a chance.

9. Class A Fire Rating

Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ walls are Class A fire rated complying to the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) requirements for interior wall finishes.

10. End Result… A Beautifully Finished Basement

Now you know the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ was designed specifically for the basement environment with features like quick, clean (minimal dust compared to drywall) installation, mold & mildew resistance1, and removable walls just to name a few. But what we hear from our customers time and time again is how much they enjoy spending time in their new living space. As you can see from the pictures, the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ creates a beautiful living space. Our customers tell us once we finish their basement it often becomes the primary gathering place in their home.

38,000 Families Can’t Be Wrong— the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ Delivers Great Finished Basements!

The next step is simple: give us a call to schedule an appointment. We’ll help you design YOUR perfect basement and give you an iron-clad quote IN WRITING. We’ve finished thousands of basements and we’d love to help you finish yours!


A. Thermal and acoustic insulation for comfort and quiet.

B. System resists mold and mildew.1

C. Durable, dent- & stain-resistant walls.

D. Easy access to foundation, pipes and electrical boxes.

E. Trim components fit seamlessly with easy access to lowvoltage wiring and foundation.

While conventional lumber and drywall construction work fine for above-ground areas, they 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 and resists the growth of mold1. Here are some of the additional advantages you’ll enjoy with the Basement Finishing System™.

Professional, quick installation

Finished room in about two weeks

Easy access to foundation

Trim components add fine finishing touches

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We are extremely happy with the look and the functionality of

the basement. Both the salesman Bill and the crew who built it,

Howell and Ron were great. They worked with me all the way

and there was no problem that couldn’t be solved. I would gladly

recommend it to anyone wishing to install a quality basement.

—Alan in Drums, PA

We wanted to write this letter to let you know how much we enjoy

our new basement and to thank you for all of the great work.

We would highly recommend the Owens Corning Basement

Finishing System to anyone we know, and have already been

showing off our new basement to family and friends.

—The Petersen Family in Saint Paul, MN

We love our basement. The quality of all the materials from

flooring to ceiling is remarkable. We look forward to all the

enjoyment we will get in years to come because of Owens

Corning.

—Lynn and Barbara in Chicopee, MA

We just recently had the experience of the installation of the

Owens Corning Basement System in our home. I want to thank

them for making this experience a good one and I would

recommend them to anyone who wanted a project done.

—William and Janet, OH

My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to commend our

installer for his professionalism, quality of detailed workmanship,

and guidance. Our project was completed within ten days

without any problems. We would not hesitate to recommend

the Basement Finishing System to anyone desiring the many

features offered by Owens Corning.

—Richard and Greta in Fairfax, VA

Thank you Owens Corning. The process and quality of work done

was very satisfying. I would definitely recommend your services

to others. I hope to enjoy the space for many years to come.

—Angie and Marisol in Bayonne, NJ

We knew this was the option for us. It provided us with 40% more

living space, and allowed us to rearrange the house so everyone

still had a place to sleep and play. The best part was how fast it

could be done! The whole job was complete in just 2 weeks.

—Paula and Brian in Lincoln, RI

We now have a relaxing and safe environment for our children to

play. As well as extra living space to watch T.V., play games, and

entertain our family and friends.

—Christina in Franklin Square, NY



Q. Is the Basement Finishing System™ available in stores?A. To assure optimum results, it is only offered and installed by

our Basement Finishing System™ certified professionals located

in the United States.

Q. What advantages does it have over traditional drywall?A. Many. Drywall may dent easily, restricts access to your

foundation, can be damaged by moisture, and since drywall

can be a food source for mold, it is subject to mold and rot . The

Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ helps eliminate

these problems and others since its inorganic material is not a

food source for mold.

Q. Will it waterproof my basement?A. The Basement Finishing System™ walls are mold and mildew1

resistant to accommodate high-humidity environments, but

cannot correct an existing water problem in your basement.

Q. How long does it take to install?A. The Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System™ can be

installed in less time and with less mess than traditional drywall.

An average basement can be completed in about 2 weeks.

Q. Will I have access to my foundation walls?A. Yes. It is imperative that you have easy access to your

foundation walls in the event of a pipe leak or electrical problem.

The Basement Finishing System™ provides easy access with

removable walls and trim components.

FAQ Q. Are the materials mold and mildew resistant?A. Because of the basement’s unique environment, water

damage and moisture are not uncommon and can lead to mold

and mildew growth. Exposure to mold and mildew can cause

upper respiratory illnesses. All materials used in the Basement

Finishing System™ are resistant to mold & mildew1.

Q. Has the product been independently tested?A. Yes. The Basement Finishing System™ has been tested by

certified labs for flammability, thermal, acoustical, and stability

performance as required for listing by International Code Council

Evaluation Service, Inc.™ and is building code compliant with the

International Residential Code®.

Q. What are the acoustic benefits of adding insulation to my basement?A. The Basement Finishing System™ features acoustic insulation

that delivers a .95 NRC for sound absorption. Providing good

sound quality to your room making your home a peaceful,

enjoyable place for everyone.

Q. How much does it cost?A. Each basement is unique, but compared to the cost of above

ground remodeling projects, finishing your basement may be

the most cost effective.

Q. How do I get started?A. It’s easy. Just call 1-800-BASEMENT™ to find the Certified

Installer nearest you.

1. while the materials and design of the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing system™ resist mold and mildew, the system cannot prevent or mitigate mold if the conditions necessary for mold growth otherwise exist in your basement. 2. limited lifetime warranty covers any manufacturing product defects during the time you own your home. see actual warranty for details, limitations, and requirements. 3. avoid usual pitfalls and problems when compared to drywall construction.

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