When most Sioux Falls homeowners are considering a home improvement
project, many times it is to add additional living space to the home.
Many homeowners also have financial constraints when planning a
remodeling project. A good solution is to consider a basement
renovation.
Utilize Existing Space
By utilizing a well-planned basement home improvement, space that is
already available can be optimized without the enormous expense of
constructing a new addition to the home.
Every successful
basement remodeling project begins with a detailed plan. It is
advisable to enlist the services of either an architect or remodeling
design specialist. It is important to measure the basement and come up
with a set of drawings for the project; both designer and homeowner
should have input to the design.
Special Considerations
Basements come with special considerations for incorporating them into
the available living space offered by the home. Basements are prone to
water and humidity problems. If there is a history of such problems they
must be addressed in the renovation design.
If mold has been a problem, it must be treated with a microbial agent
and then be removed. There are special mold inhibitor paints available
that yield excellent results in preventing a re-occurrence, with a
single application. Adding adequate basement ventilation in the
renovation design plans will help control excess humidity.
Basements also commonly contain the heating, plumbing, electrical and
load bearing systems for the entire home. A successful renovation plan
will usually hide components such as plumbing or furnace ducts, but will
provide access to them, should it become necessary.
If the design includes adding plumbing for a new bathroom, existing
concrete slabs sometimes pose a problem. If any concrete must be broken
to add plumbing, be sure to include that aspect of the project in the
plans.
When planning the basement renovation project, it is important to be
thorough and to make sure it is exactly the way you want it before work
begins. Desired or necessary changes should be made on paper, not in
mid-construction. Plans should include specific details about materials,
fixtures, exact cost, and project completion timelines.
About Author
Max Sheppard is Co-Owner of
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