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Finishing Your Basement Can Be Very Rewarding
By Mark Donovan, Fri Dec 9th
Transforming your home's basement into a finished space canprove to be very rewarding. Frequently the additional livingspace is used for a variety of entertainment functionsincluding: Recreation Rooms, Bars, Gyms, Billiard Rooms, HomeTheatres and Family Rooms. In addition, Bedrooms and Bathroomsare also incorporated into the floor space. Typically the squarefoot cost of finishing a basement is significantly lower thanother floors within the home. Planning is critical before starting a Finished Basementproject. From a financial standpoint, first determine how bigyour budget is and how you will finance the project. Will amortgage be required or can you refinance or obtain a homeequity loan? From the project standpoint, carefully consider what you want touse the space for. As part of this consideration, considerceiling heights, existing pipes, Oil Tanks, and Heating andWater systems. Also consider lighting. To make a FinishedBasement cozy, warm and comfortable, the number and kinds oflights to install is key. In addition, consider naturallighting. Can additional windows be installed and will they beappropriate for the finished space?
Installing
a Bathroom in a basement can be a challenge,particularly if a pump-up system is required. It is importantyou meet with a plumber before you start any work, as they willhave many questions and requirements for your bathroom.Potentially the most onerous aspect of installing a Bathroom maybe the removal of some of the cement flooring. This is a verydusty and messy job! Also consider heating. Does your existing furnace have thecapacity to support the additional space? If not, you will needto consider putting in a bigger system or creating a secondaryheating system. Finally, and probably the most important aspect to consider, isdealing with moisture. A finished basement will quickly looseits charm if water problems create mold and mildew. Basementfloors and walls should be sealed and insulated to reducemoisture content in the basement. Even with these precautions, adehumidifier may be required. About the author:Me_Donovan@comcast.net www.homeadditionplus.com Over the past 20+ years Mr. Donovan has been involved withbuilding homes and home additions. Mr. Donovan's formaleducation & profession have been as an Electrical Engineer &Marketing Manager.
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