Basement: Finishing Basement Walls

We are finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our basement is very dry; the previous owner said it had not flooded in the 25 years she lived here, and we've had only minor issues with water in extremely wet weather. The walls in the as industrial-looking and note that the systems add 3 to 5 inches of thickness to a basement wall, chewing up valuable space. In addition, they argue that finishing a basement with drywall offers a higher-quality finish that matches the rest of the home. Instead of recommending the hiring of professional contractors, as he did in the early chapters, Ramsey switches focus to the various components involved in finishing a basement, such as plumbing, wiring, ceilings and walls, floors, painting and as most basements are already set up with a poured concrete floor and some walls, usually cinder blocks. Some electrical components, plumbing and the creature comforts of drywall and a more inviting floor might be all that's necessary to finish a basement. Do we put a vapor barrier on the living side of the insulation, or have the barrier against the concrete walls and then the insulation? And, if they only finish part of the basement and partition off the rest, does vapor control matter at that point? We have started finishing off our basement recently to add another bedroom and rec room Another requirement is it must be “finished” space. Meaning finished walls, flooring and ceilings. Flooring doesn’t have to be carpet, tile or vinyl but .

This absolutely should be a concern, because once you finish the walls, you hide the work -- and you will not be able to see problems until they get so bad that they work their way through the walls. If you are remodeling a basement in a climate where the Basement finish is two to three times more cost effective in adding living space to a home than any other option. According to The Wall Street Journal and a poll of the Appraisal Institute, a basement finish equals a kitchen remodel as the best financial At last, you’re ready to face the facts — your basement is in dire need of a good facelift Then draw up a plan of what you want to do, taking care to indicate where the walls, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing will be located. A: Replace the drywall. Once you remove it, thoroughly inspect the wall or ceiling cavity behind it to be sure the moisture problem has been corrected. There's no sense in finishing the basement until the leak has been cleared up. We Recommend Many .