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Basement Design: Build the Perfect Kid’s Play Room with TBF.

Posted by cynthia on Jun 14, 2011 in Basement Carpet, Basement Design, Basement Finishing, Basement Floor Tiles, Featured, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Floors, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Kids Play Room, Waterproof Basement Flooring, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

Total Basement Finishing products are perfect to build just about any type of basement room you can think of. They are resilient, versatile and impeccably finished, giving you the high end look you expect in a remodeled basement.

However, if there is one type of room where TBF’s exclusive features are especially desirable, that room is the Kid’s play room. Let’s face it: our little bundles of joy can get very rough, and very messy.

Here’s how TBF products can handle playtime better than conventional finishes and competing basement finishing products:

Top Six Mistakes People Make in Basement Remodeling Projects

Posted by cynthia on Jun 23, 2010 in Basement Carpet, Basement Finishing, Basement Framing and Insulation, Basement Insulation, Basement Lighting, Basement Subfloor, Finishing Basement Floors, Finishing Basement Walls, Waterproof Basement Flooring, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

The wrong finishing choice can have disastrous consequences.

Almost everyone who owns a house with an unfinished basement, dreams of having it finished. How can you not think of it? After all, an unfinished basement is a whole floor’s worth of space that can be easily turned into any type of room your family needs.

However, basement finishing projects are hardly inexpensive and, because basements are like no other room in the house, there are special challenges when it comes to choosing the best finishes and configuration. Basements usually house utilities, plumbing, wiring. They are also quite prone to moisture and water accidents. All of which must be taken into consideration before you tackle your project. Making the wrong choices, can literally spell disaster.

Total Basement Finishing’s Everlast Walls Qualify for Federal Tax Credit.

Posted by cynthia on Mar 22, 2010 in Basement Finishing, Energy Efficient Basements, Finished Basement Ideas, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Home Improvement, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

There was never a better time to remodel your basement the green way.

If you’ve been dreaming of transforming that dingy basement into a home theater, a home gym or any type of livable space in your home, the time to finally tackle that project is now.

The Federal Government, under the section 1121 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, is giving qualifying homeowners a series of incentives to make their homes more energy efficient, including a Tax Credit of 30% of the cost of energy efficient improvements, up to $1,500 dollars.

Total Basement Finishing’s  EverLast Perimeter Wall Panels qualify as an eligible building envelope component under 25c of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Notice 2006-26.

Basement insulation is one of the most cost effective energy efficient improvements. The U.S. Department of Energy reports enormous savings from insulated basement walls.  For example, picture a 1,500 square-foot home in the northwest U.S. that has a finished basement with R-10 insulation.  If it’s heated by natural gas (at $0.72/therm), a homeowner should save $400 every year with an R-10 insulation!

EverLast Basement Wall Panels are mounted on a R-13 rated, closed cell foam insulation board which,  unlike fiberglass and competing fiberglass based insulation boards, will not soak up moisture and loose its R-Value. There are also other features that make Total Basement Finishing’s EverLast walls the best choice for your green basement remodeling project.

• 100%waterproof, inorganic and non-absorbent. Will not soak up water, support mold growth or get ruined, even if your basement floods.
• The cement core panels give you sturdy walls to hang book shelves, flat screen TVs and fixtures with no need to look for studs.
• The washable, stain-resistant, waterproof finish is virtually maintenance free while giving you the refined, high-end look you are looking for in a basement remodeling project.
• Everlast Wall Panels come with an impressive 50 years warranty.

There was never a better time to get the basement room of your dreams with Total Basement Finishing. But you have to act quickly: homeowners only qualify for this credit if the walls are installed after 12/31/08 and before 1/1/11.

Contact us today for your Free Design Consultation.

For more information on the Federal Tax Credit and qualifying products. visit the U.S. Department of Energy website.

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.

Tainted Drywall Still a Problem

Posted by francine on Mar 24, 2009 in Basement Finishing, Basement Framing and Insulation, Finishing Basement Walls, Green Basement Finishing, Home Improvement, Waterproof Basement Wall Panels |

For the past couple of months, news outlets have been buzzing with stories of homeowners in southern states including Florida, Louisiana and Alabama that are feeling the negative effects of tainted drywall in their homes.

After tremendous flooding from hurricanes in 2005 and 2006 made the need for drywall in the south skyrocket, contractors began importing drywall from China to build and repair homes with. This drywall has been found to be inferior, however, and has caused a host of problems for homeowners.

CNN recently reported that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has found Chinese-made drywall in some Florida homes. This drywall has reportedly been emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners and dishwashers. The gases have also been corroding copper wires and turning them black.

Read more here: http://www.totalbasementfinishing.com/basement-finishing/basement-walls/articles/tainted-drywall-warning