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Refinishing Your Basement

More often than not, basements are often left unfinished. The reason for this is because these rooms are usually low grade. The only reason why some homeowners choose to refinish their basement is due wanting to rent it out or to increase their living space.

Before thinking about refinishing your basement, there are several things that you should take into consideration. One of them, of course, being your budget, and the other one is to have enough time to complete the project. Basement refinishing takes a lot of careful planning in order for it to work.

Basements are often used as storage rooms, laundry rooms, makeshift offices, and more. Careful planning is needed in order to determine whether or not refinishing your basement is cost-effective for you. There are several things that one must consider before thinking about undergoing a basement renovation.

Mold and moisture is common in basements, and for this reason, many people do not refinish basements. However, this is not to say that it cannot be done. Another disadvantage of renovating a basement is that there is limited lighting. So installing proper lighting is also something that should be considered.

On the other hand, renovating a basement to increase living space also has its advantages. One of them being that the heat and utilities are close at hand, therefore, it does not take a lot of extra power to make the area warm. Another advantage is the fact that there is no need to worry about the structure of the home or even the footings.

However, as mentioned there is the problem of moisture and dampness. So before you attempt to do any basement renovations, it is important that you call an experienced contractor about waterproofing your basement. This is the first step in preventing any water damage.

Depending on the recommendations of the contractor who is knowledgeable about basement waterproofing, you may find this type of renovation out of your budget. Overhead pipes are also another thing to take into consideration. Many basements have a low overhead in which water pipes are often exposed. These pipes should also need to be covered with ceiling tile.

When it comes to refinishing a basement, most homeowners call in a contractor who specializes in this type of home remodeling project. They know which type of materials to work with that are more cost effective for the homeowner. More often than not, the materials that they use in basement renovation projects are waterproof.