Most houses with basement spaces get reserved as a store for junk materials and other non-essential items. Making this space more usable can be a space-friendly project for many people. But there are a few problems to solve before you decide on any remodeling project for your basement.
Controlling the Moisture
Moisture is the main issue that occurs while remodeling a basement and should get tested before any form of renovating work. The moisture can be due to various reasons such as underground water, rainwater seepage, humidifiers, bathrooms, or moisture in concrete after construction. You can treat this moisture by controlling or removing excessive moisture sources within the house. Use water lock paints and seal the cracks using caulking to treat minor moisture problems. If the problem continues, you can use an interior or exterior drainage system to help with the moisture problem.
Installing Suitable Walls
Basement walls can be dreary and pull down the overall look for your preferred remodel. So to make the space more suitable for the designs, you need to look at what kind of wall you should use in the basement. If you want your basement to look similar to your overall house, you can install dry wood walls. It might be harder to install but give you a homely finish. Do you not like drywall in your basement? Use wood panels, paint, and wallpaper. Choose the wall system that matches and aids your remodeling ideas to keep the area more suitable.
A proper Electrical plan
For any space, it is vital to have a proper electrical plan. Understanding whether to use an existing or new subpanel is essential for this process and affects the time. Another thing to look after is the placement of appliances in the room because it affects the wiring plan. After making an appropriate electrical plan according to your needs, it will be easier to redesign your basement according to your desires.
Using effective lighting
For any working place, it is vital to have proper lighting. Basements usually don’t have the most appropriate lighting. So, prepare a lighting plan beforehand to help your needs and desires. Follow codes and requirements of lighting in your area to determine what lighting to use in the basement. Provide a light that works as the base, and then you can add various forms of lights according to your needs. You can use floor lamps, recessed lights, and tray lights to give your room proper illumination. If you need natural light in the basement, use faux window lights or install sun tubes.
Check the heating
Balancing the heat and cold is an important task to look at while remodeling your basement. Self-heating and cooling can work perfectly in some houses, but in most cases, the basement remains very cold and can get colder during the winter. So, to keep the balance for a properly functioning basement, you should install an HVAC system that will help you keep the place warm. You can also use various floor heaters, electric heaters, and wall heaters or install fireplaces in your basement to keep it warm.
Remodeling the basement can be a fun task to do by yourself, but it is essential to check the problems professionally. Make sure that none of these problems create havoc in your remodeling plans.
In SW Developments, we hire professionals to look after all your renovations and make them up to mark. Contact us for your dream renovation projects, and we will be there to help you. Happy Renovating!