Basement Finishing Systems

Posted by cynthia on Jul 25, 2011 in Basement Carpet, Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Contractors, Basement Floor Tiles, Basement Framing and Insulation, Basement Insulation, Basement Lighting, Basement Renovations, Basement Subfloor, Basement Windows, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Floors, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Uncategorized, Waterproof Basement Flooring, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

By Elizabeth Gormley

In many homes, the basement is a cold, dark storage space with concrete floors that’s more than a little bit spooky.  But with today’s basement finishing systems, it’s possible to transform this scary area into a warm and welcoming place as bright as any room upstairs.  Basement finishing works like adding another livable level to your home—in as little as two weeks.  Think romper room, a buffered place for the kids to play, with lots of space for toys, games and musical instruments.  Or think game room, with a pool table, ping-pong, darts, and maybe a bar.  In a few easy steps, a finished basement will add massive value to your home.

The Ins and Outs of Steel Basement Windows

Posted by cynthia on Jul 14, 2011 in Basement Design, Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Contractors, Basement Renovations, Basement Windows, Egress Windows, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing |

by Jacques Bouchard

Why do basement windows exist?  If you’ve been looking at your single-paned steel basement windows recently, you’ve likely asked yourself this very question.

There’s a simple answer:  if there were no basement windows installed, the area would look like a dungeon.  Of course, when steel basement windows corrode, rust, jam shut and/or fall apart, they’re hardly doing their job.  With all the moisture and rain pelting against these flimsy windows, they simply don’t stand a chance.  In five, maybe ten years a the most, you can expect to replace them.

Once the frames are rusted and water is collecting in the window wells from rain and snow, you can expect your steel basement windows to let in a lot more than just sunlight.  Water will leak in through the cracks, running down the basement walls and leaving an ugly puddle on your new remodeled basement floor.  This water can damage possessions, including the carpet, and the smell created is not what you imagined when finishing the basement.