About Basement remodeling

By Ileen Krumins


Doesn't matter what the plan of your basement remodeling project is, there are five vital parts that it should have before you decide to push through. Without which, it would not turn out as the ideal room that you pictured out. Be certain that you have everything before you show it off to your guests. This way you will be proud of the work you have done and the guests will enjoy their stay.

Ventilation: Remodeling of basements can get a little tricky if there is poor ventilation. Start working on the ventilation shafts first before anything else, otherwise it would make the remodeling the basement uncomfortable and make it a more tedious job. Still if you plan to use air conditioning, an adequate amount of air passageways should be prearranged to let new air in and old air out particularly when you are at the remodeling stage. This was you can breathe easily while working.

Insulation and Heating: Your basement remodeling plan and outline should be habitable in both warm and cold conditions. Underground quarters are obviously cooler in summer and warmer in winter for they are insulated by the ground. Severe climates or weather changes should be well thought-out and considered in the remodeling plans. Working heating systems on the other parts of the house should be included in the work when remodeling your basement. Insulation procedures should cover all of the parts of the basement including the walls, floors, and ceiling.

Plumbing: think about adding a bathroom, toilet, and sink to your remodeling designs. That way guests and inhabitants does not spend so much time going upstairs to use the bathroom or the toilet. In the remodeling project, you have to install the bathroom first. That way you can take care of the plumbing system before anything else. Otherwise, you will have trouble adding or make changes to pipe fittings.

Electricity: if you are planning to include electrical appliances, make sure you have enough electrical fixture to accommodate them. Be sure to hire a qualified electrician to do all the electrical works needed.

Light: Before thinking about including artificial lights in remodeling, take advantage of possible sources for natural light. It is free and gives your room a more lively color and warmth to it. Keep in mind the suns position and level during winter and make sure to let in more sunlight to heat up the room on cold days. Be sure that there is enough light available in the room when using artificial lighting. To make the room appear bigger than it actually is, try embedding the lights.

Waterproofing: it is imperative that you have a sound waterproofing system before getting started on this project. Having a waterproofing system in place before starting your basement project can protect the room from moisture build up, leaks and possible flooding. Also build up of molds and mildew. This is usually the case on most houses built near large bodies of water.

They should take this into account in any and all remodeling plans, especially while designing for the wall, window, floor, and ceiling. This will ensure you will have a successful project.




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