Suppose you are one of the lucky homeowners that have basements within their homes. In that case, an upgrade to your basement should be first on the home improvement priority list. Before you can enjoy yourself, however, you must take all reasonable measures to maintain your basement dry, insulated, and humidity-free to protect your family, the stability of your foundation walls, and your safety. Many diseases are caused by mildew, resulting in damp basements. Completing the basement renovation and ensuring it is safe to live in should be an absolute priority for homeowners.
Basements get defined as areas that are entirely or partially below ground level. A basement is different from a crawl space. In a basement, you should be able to stand upright, which is impossible in most crawl spaces.
Basements can be used for several things or serve multiple functions, mainly because most basements get equipped with plumbing and electricity. The amount of square footage available in the basement is typically comparable to that of the house’s first floor. In essence, the finished basement can be a living space for most homes and offers a complete living space for families.
The basement could get divided into different spaces such as a home office or entertainment areas such as a rec room, theater or complete wet-bar area, a man’s room, family room, laundry room, or children’s play space. It could be a single, open space finished basement that can be multi-functional.
But First Check for Mold
Mold in the basement is the most prevalent mold in your home. It is because your basement lies beneath and is generally less well-developed than the rest of the house. Therefore, the basement can be a perfect location for the growth of mold and mildew. The basement gets often utilized as a storage space with a low temperature, and it’s an area where water could build up due to condensation on pipelines or leaks that are not visible. Suppose you need to keep a careful check on the surroundings within your basement, including wet areas, damp conditions, or water issues that enter your basement. In that case, it could be a breeding ground for mold.
When you first notice moisture or mold inside your home, please seek a professional to inspect the area and devise the best strategy to get rid of it. But take care while you get rid of the mold in your basement; you’ll be able to cause a disturbance to the mold spores, which can spread around. Also, you must be extra cautious when handling things and products that smell musty to ensure that you don’t breathe in the mold that might be present on the items. An experienced professional can help you to reduce the risk.
The basement of a house is one of the most common sources of allergies in homes and harmful mold symptoms. Many types of mold are dangerous, but you will not be able to tell if the mold in your basement could be hazardous or isn’t until you check it.
If your basement gets contaminated by mold problem, you first need to find the root of the problem. It is crucial to ensure that the area is dry and completely covers the floors and walls after cleaning them to stop basement mold from returning.
How to Begin Your Basement Remodel
Once mold and other basement problems get identified and removed, The next step is determining the best layout for the space. To help create an outline of the construction process, homeowners must carefully examine their basements and decide what kind of living space they want to make in the completed basement. It can be a daunting task. But looking at pictures from design magazines or what others have accomplished can be a good source of ideas. Also, your expert remodeling contractor will give you basement design ideas for how to use the space.
Most basements get flooded with very little or no natural light. Therefore, you should consider this when planning your renovation and design, particularly when you wish to avoid living in dark basements for the rest of the time.
The basement you finish can increase your house’s living area and add bedrooms and bathrooms.
Remodeling or finishing the basement can be an inexpensive remodeling task because, often, an outdoor building is optional. Also, since it’s not an essential living space, you can get it at your own pace.
Suppose a bathroom in the basement or a wet bar gets planned to get constructed. In that case, plumbing must be through, mainly if the house gets located on an individual septic system. A sump pump system for wastewater may be necessary. If so is the case, then a portion of the basement concrete flooring might need removal to provide space for drain lines or pipes.
Let the light through windows can also enhance the look of an unfinished basement. Furthermore, the lighting of the basement ceiling must be part of the basement’s finished strategies: the greater the number, the more effective.
In finishing basements, ceiling height is yet another essential aspect to consider. Many homeowners opt to drop ceilings. However, lowering ceilings can drastically decrease ceilings height if they need to get appropriately prepared. A top made of drywall can provide more height in the roof and give more attractive finishes to the basement.
If you want to complete your basement shortly, contact Ottawa Home Pros. We will help you and ensure the basement remodeling project goes smoothly. We will also help you ensure that your basement’s completion will get completed within the timeframe and budget. You will have the basement you’ve always wanted. For more information, call us at (613) 288-9145 or email us at info@ottawahomepros.com.
