Winning an Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ - that's big! Winning a Basement Finishing System™ and the money you need to turn it into the room of your dreams? That's really big! Some might call it Great BIG!

That's why now you have the exciting opportunity to participate in The Great BIG Basement Giveaway. The winner will receive a completely installed Basement Finishing System™ and $15,000 for furnishings!* All you have to do to enter is fill out the information on our contact form. There's no obligation and nothing to buy. So enter now!

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Saturday November 15, 2008, 10:00am-3:00pm
Rockville Centre, NY

Sunday November 16, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
East Hampton, NY

Sunday November 16, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
Staten Island, NY

Sunday November 16, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
Carle Place, NY

Sunday November 16, 2008, 10:00am-3:00pm
Bethpage, NY

Saturday November 22, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
Massapequa Park, NY

Saturday November 22, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
Hawthorne, NY

Sunday November 23, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
Queens Village, NY

Saturday November 29, 2008, 10:00am-3:00pm
Malvern, NY

Sunday November 30, 2008, 11:00am-4:00pm
East Northport, NY

For address, directions, and to RSVP, e-mail RSVP@alure.com.

Why Basements are Different

Basements are typically the most under-utilized part of homes for living space. Finishing your basement expands your home - adding features and real value. As you research your options, learn why basements are different from the rest of your home, how you can turn your basement into a "dream room," and how construction materials can impact your finished basement for the long-term.

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. In general, basements are cooler, more humid and prone to moisture. They also have 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.

Meeting the challenge

With Owens Corning's history as a world leader in home building products and experts in building science, it had the resources and knowledge to create a better basement finishing solution. Mold and moisture are big concerns in basements and since Owens Corning invented fiberglass insulation, it utilized its expertise to create insulated walls that breathe, won’t trap moisture, and make rooms warm and quiet too! The walls are also designed to be 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 2006 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.

Finishing your basement is not only a good investment that can increase the value of your home; it can also contribute to help reduce your energy costs.* With fluctuating energy prices, finishing your basement provides great value for your investment.

An unfinished basement is a clean slate. Your basement can be transformed into the room of your dreams-virtually anything that you desire.

* Savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power