Remodeling Your Basement? Six Details You Must Remember To Avoid Problems Home Decoration Home Improvement by Anita Ginsburg - April 24, 2015November 18, 2015 Remodeling Your Basement? Six Details You Must Remember To Avoid Problems If you have a need for more space in the home, your basement might be a place to start. You can easily remodel basements of almost any size, turning them into another bedroom, a game room or a family room. There are some things that you need to keep in mind when doing the work so that you don’t run into problems. Electrical Work This is one of the important aspects that you need to look at before doing any kind of work in the basement. Make sure you know where the wiring is in the room and that the wires don’t have any shorts. If there are wires that need to be replaced, it should be done before you do any kind of plumbing or other additions in the room. Water Works One way to ensure that there are no water leaks in the basement is to seal the outside of the home first. Add insulation to the room before putting up a different wall. Check the ceiling of the basement to make sure there are no leaks from the rooms above, and look to see if water can get into the basement from any doors leading to the outside or any windows. If you notice any leaks in the basement, it’s important to call a professional right away, say the experts at Sohan and Sons. Water damage is a serious problem that needs professional attention before continuing any work on the basement. Image – flickr.com Flooring When it’s time to replace the flooring, you should add something that will be easy to clean and something that won’t trap moisture. Even if there aren’t any leaks, the basement is often a room that has a great deal of humidity. This can lead to mildew and mold building under the flooring. A layer of insulation under the floor can help. Building A Wall The walls are an area you want to pay attention to if they are thin and have any kind of damage. You want to make sure there is plenty of insulation so that the wind and outside elements stay outside. Walls that are of a wood panel are often used in basements, but you need to make sure you have the proper thickness to keep out other noises of the home. Codes If you are expanding the basement or adding walls that will create another room, then you should check with the codes in your city to make sure that you can go ahead with the remodel. Some cities might require a permit before doing any extensive work. Furnishings In order to avoid issues with furniture after the basement is remodeled, make a plan of what you want to use the space for and what furniture you want to include. Most basements are difficult areas to get large pieces of furniture in and out of, so you need to make sure you have an idea of what pieces you want to keep for a long period of time. Your basement is an area of the home that can be transformed into almost anything. It can be a room where you can retreat to for peace. Your children can use the area for playing games, or you can use the basement for a play room if you babysit. Follow a few tips so that you don’t run into any problems with the remodeling, such as planning for the electricity and furnishings.