Tips on Basement Renovations

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• TIPS ON BASEMENT RENOVATIONS
• Before looking into the tips for the improvement
  of your basement, first we should understand what
  the terms mean and what it entails.
  Generally we can define Basement renovation
  as improvements associated with construction in
  the basement while maintaining the structure
  of the building. The space found underground or
  below your ground floor in your houses is what is
  known as the basement. Most of the homes and
  home owners who have a basement have not
  maximized the basement. However resent statistics
  show the rise of number for people who have
  renovated their basements.
• This piece is going to highlight the major
  renovation tips for the best outcome. Firstly,
  before deciding on a design, you have to consider
  the following points
• The height and width of the basement
• The lighting of the room
• Staircase setting and,
• Sealing design
• Below are the tips for renovations in the
  basement. To get the best result from a
  renovation the following tips proves to be
  useful. Furthermore renovation involves a heavy
  task which needs to be planned for in advance.
  This will also reduces chances of errors and
  faults during renovations.
• Exit doors

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It is a requirement to have an exit passage
available in case of an emergency. An opening can
be created that is close to the ground and which
can be accessed easily. Furthermore the opening
can be designed into a window which can also be
used to let in natural light from outside. Water
Leakage Second, ensure that there is no water or
moisture forming through the ceiling or the
foundation of the house. This is an important
aspect, and since a stitch in time saves nine,
stopping the water early enough will prevent a
disaster later. The renovations should be
done after the problems related to water or
any other issues are addressed. Install shear
wall This is an erect frame bolted on the
ceiling and floor of the basement. It is
especially considered on earthquake prone areas.
However installing a shearwall will only
strengthen your structure. Future plans and
objectives Before renovating and installing
permanent structures in your basement, I would
advise you to first think of what you would like
the basement to be in the future. As stated
earlier, renovations are not an easy task and
require time and resources. For that reason it is
best to look ahead. Air conditioning Depending
on the kind of renovation being done on
the basement, the flow of air should be
considered. The windows not only let in light but
also facilitate in the circulation of air in the
basement. You can install a conditioner to
control the temperature of the room
too. Conclusion In conclusion the kind of
renovation will depend on personal
preference and the size of the space.
Therefore the above tips are among the
tips to consider and apply before and
during basement renovation. You can also check
out other renovations or even visit a
professional a get a clear picture of how you
want your basement to look like.
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