Tips on finishing your basement
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PHILIP DRADER
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Coach
Tips on finishing your basement
• Design / building code• What to do before drywall• Walls• Ceiling• Floor• Questions?
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General design considerations
• get a permit
• storage
• soundproofing
• pre-existing plumbing
• minimum heights and room sizes
• electrical load
• energy efficiency
• ductwork
Design of bathrooms
• minimum size
• electrical
• pump-up system
• ventilation needs
Design of bedrooms
• exit requirements
• floor space and storage space
Design of basement apartment
Code dictated:
Many elements of the code in play
Local building code official will help
Handouts available
Too in-depth for this talk – Sorry!
Before finishing basement
Avoid moisture inyour basement
Before finishing basement
• Gas line for BBQ
• Drain for main floor clothes washer pan
• Run wires
• Run central vac piping
• Seal duct connections
• Install balancing valves in ductwork
• Replace galvanized water pipes
• Install outside hose bibs
Before finishing basement
• Sound-proof floors • Strengthen floor joists and
sub-floor if planning tile floors• Insulate floors if planning
heated floors • Replace cross-bracing if removed • Don't insulate over waterlines on
outside walls (move them)
Wall considerations
• space available
• how much insulation & type
• wood or steel studs?
• stud spacing
• plan for a flood
Ceiling considerations
• spray foam joist header
• soundproof
• double drywall
• insulate cold room ceiling too
Floor considerations
• insulation
• waterproofing
• drainage gap
• levelness
• flood-proof
Questions?
What 3 things would you like more details on?
Overview
1. Get a permit
2. Spend enough time on the design
3. Design and build for the future
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