Posts made in December, 2009

Finished Basement Flooring:  Then and Now

Posted by cynthia on Dec 22, 2009 in Basement Carpet, Basement Finishing, Basement Floor Tiles, Basement Subfloor, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Floors, Uncategorized, Waterproof Basement Flooring |

Like all things these days, basement flooring has made some huge advancements from the past. What is being understood more and more often today, especially by basement waterproofers, is that these floorings simply do not work. Consider these points:

1. Concrete is porous and absorbs moisture. Because of this, water vapor and a mineral powder called efflorescence continuously passes upwards through the floor and into the basement.
2. Concrete is cold– made so by the earth around it.
3. Most basements will eventually flood from the plumbing, basement windows, water heater, washing machines, or through the foundation.

If you have a basement finishing project in mind and want to install these products, think again. Basements remodeled with traditional materials, such as carpeting, linoleum, tile, and wood, are being ruined and ripped out every day. And this is a big investment– you’re not going to want to pay to do this again.

The Case against Fiberglass Insulation in a Finished Basement

Posted by cynthia on Dec 21, 2009 in Basement Finishing, Basement Framing and Insulation, Basement Insulation, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Home Improvement, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

Exposed fiberglass showingin a basement closet. Exposed fiberglass is also common in unfinished portions of basements finished with this kind of wall system.

In recent years, there has been a big influx of homeowners insulating their finished basement walls with fiberglass insulation. And some large companies have also joined the bandwagon, creating basement finishing products that are manufactured with fiberglass insulation.

The issue here is that while fiberglass insulation works well in upper floors, it’s one of the worst insulation options available for a basement remodeling project.

This article will explain why, and discuss the best alternatives for basement insulation.

Designing Your Basement Home Gym: Step by Step Guide

Posted by cynthia on Dec 18, 2009 in Basement Carpet, Basement Finishing, Basement Floor Tiles, Basement Lighting, Energy Efficient Basements, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Floors, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Home Gym, Home Improvement, Waterproof Basement Flooring, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

Have you been skipping your daily exercise routines for lack of time or motivation to go to the gym? Are you tired of paying membership fees only to find out that you have to wait in line for a chance to use your favorite workout equipment?

Maybe you are just someone who would love to get serious about your health but doesn’t feel comfortable in a gym environment.

Did you ever think of building your own personal gym ?

If you have an unfinished basement, you can turn it into your dream home gym in a matter of days and, depending on your choices of equipment, quite affordably too.