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Getting help with your basement remodel just makes sense. After all, ignoring fundamental issues could mean expensive damage repair later on. For help with foundation problems visit our BetterFoundationContractors.com site. |
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Our basement remodeling contractors can help you with all the important issues within your basement, like: |
- Design
- Subfloor
- Flooring
- Windows
- Doors
- Framing
- Insulation
- Drywall
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- Paint & Paper
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Lighting
- Plumbing
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Mold & Mildew
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| Design: |
| First consider what you would like to use your basement space for. Some possibilities are: |
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- a home theater
- kids bedrooms
- a guest room
- a laundry room
- a home gym
- a home office
- a home business (hairdressing, pet grooming ...)
- a rental apartment
- a granny suite
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- a rec room / den
- a kids playroom
- a billiards / games room
- storage
- a bar / wine cellar
- a cold room
- a workshop
- a kitchen
- a bathroom
- a sauna
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| Next, get help from a designer or architect and have plans drawn up for your basement. |
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Why is this important?
An architect not only has knowledge of local building regulations to ensure that your basement will be up to code, but is also trained to maximize all available space. A quality design should be a structurally sound. It should flow and function comfortably. A good design should also incorporate and conceal all needed plumbing, electrical and ducts from heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
It's always nice to have enough headroom and clearance in doorways and stairwells for moving furniture. You may need to consider digging deeper and underpinning to gain some needed height! |
| Subfloor and Flooring |
| A structurally sound, properly constructed basement that uses the right building materials need not be damp, cold or uncomfortable. A subfloor is part of that equation. Putting distance between your flooring and your concrete slabs makes for a warmer, drier floor. Basement contractors can also ensure that your floor has adequate draining in case of flooding, which will minimize water damage. A suitable subfloor is the perfect start to the kind of flooring you want in your basement, including: carpet, laminate, vinyl, ceramic tile and heated flooring systems. |
| Windows and Doors |
Windows add much needed light into a basement. The bigger the window, the less you feel like your under the ground. Egress windows provide necessary emergency escape exits in case of fire or disaster. These are especially important in bedrooms where people will be sleeping. Windows and doors need to be professionally installed to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Windows with window wells must have adequate drainage and be up to code, so as not to be source of water penetration. If safety is a concern in your area you may need extra security features on these window and doors for your family's safety. |
| Framing, Drywall, Paint and Paper |
| Our skilled contractors can insulate, frame and drywall your basement properly, with the appropriate materials. A quality drywall job will have a dramatic impact on the finished look of your basement! Get the right help. We can also help you with the finishing touches of your basement with our painting and wallpaper contractors. |
| Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC |
Where possible, it's ideal to incorporate your basement into your home's pre-existing HVAC system. Before you hook your HVAC system into your basement, however, you should see if your air conditioning unit can handle the cooling load that this extra square footage will add. When your AC is the right size for your home it will stay on long enough to take the moisture out as well. If it is too big, it will not stay long enough, cooling your home too fast which will leave it feeling cold, clammy and damp. Your basement, because of being below ground may be insulated well enough that it rarely needs AC, but rather a dehumidifier. When it is not possible to tie in with your furnace you may need a secondary heat source for your basement, like a fireplace, radiant in-floor heating, or electric baseboards. It is also important to consider air quality and ventilation. Poor air circulation can contribute to mold issues.
A skilled, experienced HVAC contractor can help you to determine your basement's heating and cooling needs. |
| Electrical and Lighting |
| Adequate lighting is really essential in a basement and needs to make up for the lack of natural sunlight. Pot lights, a basement favorite, can illuminate dark alcoves, highlight nooks and built-in shelving, artwork, and just generally light up a room. Our electricians can also make sure you have enough electrical outlets for your various needs, such as: TVs, electronics, home theater, workshops, bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. |
| Plumbing and Bathrooms and Kitchens |
| Many basement remodels include adding a bathroom or kitchen, especially if the basement is going to be used as an apartment or for an in-law suite. Our plumbing contractors are available to assist you with these projects as well as with plumbing for laundry rooms. |
| Moisture, Mold & Mildew |
| If you have existing moisture, mold or mildew problems our basement contractors can assess the causes and resolve them with proper construction methods, adequate insulation and suitable air movement and ventilation. |
| Alarms and Detectors |
| Make sure to install smoke detectors and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors throughout your basement for your family's safety. |
| Obviously, you want your basement remodel to be a success. We do too. Keep in mind, that a poorly renovated basement will seldom add value to your home. Conversely, a well planned, professionally finished basement remodel can increase the worth of your home. So, whatever your budget or project demands are, look to our basement contractors for help! |
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