UPDATING YOUR BASEMENT SPACE
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BASEMENT REDESIGN
Often, a basement redesign is necessary to improve and expand your living spaces. However, this task can be costly. On the other hand, renovating a basement may sound simple, but you need to follow your area’s building regulations to avoid negative impacts on public and shared areas in times of crisis.
KEEP YOUR BASEMENT DRY One of the most essential tips for redesigning your basement is to recognize any moisture source or water intrusion and fix them. Also, when it comes to water problems in the basement, heavy rains and snowmelt can be common causes of flooding. Therefore, keeping downspouts and rainwater drainage in good condition is essential. Likewise, issues such as leaking pipes, condensation, and poor ventilation, must be solved.
FINISHING YOUR BASEMENT
Also, when redesigning a basement remodel, you have to choose the finish of the area´s surfaces (flooring, walls, and ceiling). And typically, unfinished basements are made from concrete. On the other hand, after you solved the moisture problems and finished your basement, you must check with your local municipality if you are required to get any permits to perform plumbing and electrical work. In this way, it will be necessary to inspect the area.
LIGHTING Lighting is essential to create a healthy and cozy environment from your basement redesign. Many issues associated with basements are generated by the lack of natural light and low ceilings. Then, you can try first by refinishing your basement’s ceiling with bright colors or painting a colorful pattern.
VENTILATION
Also, small and confined spaces tend to be dark and poorly vented. Therefore, expanding your space will make it look bigger and brighter. If you do not have enough height in your basement, you might dig out and lower the floor. However, this task is challenging and you need to follow the local codes.
Since basements are in the lower part of your home, moisture from the earth may enter your home through the floor and walls. In this sense, while you must fix leaks and water-related problems, ventilating your basement is also necessary because clean and fresh air hinders mold and mildew growth.
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