Basements
Finishing a basement is the most affordable way to add living space to your home. You can acquire the extra square footage to your home without the costly alternatives of moving to a bigger home or building up or out to your existing home. When you work with Chase, we can help you create a layout and decide on materials that will suit your intentions for your new space. Whether it's to create a guest room, additional bathroom, home theatre, office space or recreation room with bar, Chase Construction can work with you to go over scenarios to start your project the right way.
There are many things to consider when working on a basement remodel. Only dry basements are good candidates for finishing. A dehumidifier can eliminate minor moisture issue, but other basements have moisture problems that need to be fixed before considering a basement finishing project. It's not a bad idea to have a secondary heat source in your basement, such as a wood burning stove, a fireplace, or a floor warming system. If you decide to install carpet on your basement floor, consider spending a little extra on the thickest carpet pad you can get. It helps smooth out the small irregularities in the concrete, especially around the walls and jackposts.
Typically, basement ceilings are low, so that you get the feeling you're in a cave. To offset this, use indirect lighting that splashes large pools of light on the ceiling. This will open up the space and make rooms appear higher than they are. A mix of this up-lighting and traditional recessed lighting will give you the flexibility you need to create a variety of lighting moods. No fluorescent light please! (While fluorescent lighting is very cost effective and energy efficient, it is not the most appealing option speaking in terms of design.) Table and floor lamps work well and some ceiling lighting can be used also. Recessed lighting in basements creates a more open atmosphere than surface fixtures and are less likely to be broken by child's play.
Ask Chase to help you execute your basement remodeling project today.
There are many things to consider when working on a basement remodel. Only dry basements are good candidates for finishing. A dehumidifier can eliminate minor moisture issue, but other basements have moisture problems that need to be fixed before considering a basement finishing project. It's not a bad idea to have a secondary heat source in your basement, such as a wood burning stove, a fireplace, or a floor warming system. If you decide to install carpet on your basement floor, consider spending a little extra on the thickest carpet pad you can get. It helps smooth out the small irregularities in the concrete, especially around the walls and jackposts.
Typically, basement ceilings are low, so that you get the feeling you're in a cave. To offset this, use indirect lighting that splashes large pools of light on the ceiling. This will open up the space and make rooms appear higher than they are. A mix of this up-lighting and traditional recessed lighting will give you the flexibility you need to create a variety of lighting moods. No fluorescent light please! (While fluorescent lighting is very cost effective and energy efficient, it is not the most appealing option speaking in terms of design.) Table and floor lamps work well and some ceiling lighting can be used also. Recessed lighting in basements creates a more open atmosphere than surface fixtures and are less likely to be broken by child's play.
Ask Chase to help you execute your basement remodeling project today.