In article , Pete C. says...

johnb41 wrote:

I've read about the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System... seems
intereting: little mess, fast, easy access to pipes, etc...

But the reason i want to finish my basement myself, is to save money on
labor. i.e. not paying a team of pros 2 weeks to do it. But the
Ownens Corning system requires installation by licensed contractors.

Has anyone successfully bought the supplies and built a basement
themselves (Basement Finishing System)? I'm curious. Or can only
contractors get the supplies?

Thanks,
John

While I'm sure I could play some games and get my hands on the materials
if I really wanted, I find this type of marketing offensive and prefer
to simply take my business elsewhere.

But is there anything else out there like it?

I went into the Owens Corning trailer at a home show, and asked just about
exactly this question. It seems to me that it's a great DIY system. The sales
person explained that it was originally offered for DIY, but repeated problems
and questions and need for follow through made that unprofitable. So they set
up installation.

(Don't shoot me - I'm just reporting what he said...!)

It's a great concept IMO, my walk out basement bottom floor is something I can
tackle on my own at my own pace sometime in the future - I sure do hope a
competitor geared for DIY comes up in the next few years. I'd tear down the
crappy drywall job I have there now to put it up. Truly.

Actually, I think drywall is stupid, and look forward to panelling systems, like
are used for commercial applications, being more widespread for residential
applications. The Owens Corning system looked a little, um, chintzy compared to
commercial panels I've seen - I think there's room for that kind of system
gaining acceptance. But that's JMO..

Banty