insider secrets
PRO TIP
Be sure to create rough blueprints, taking into
consideration ceiling height, floor joists, ductwork
and other items already in the basement.
Don’t scrimp on lighting!
Basements can easily become
dark, dingy places you’d rather
avoid. Invest in good lighting
to ensure your basement is a
welcoming space that you’ll
be excited to use for years to
come! Adding proper lighting
now will be much more cost
effective than trying to improve
the lighting later on!
A basement renovation should never be
a last minute project. There are many
possible complications that can be very
costly if time is not taken for proper
preparation and planning.
Save time with a DRIcore
SMARTWALL panel system!
Traditional 2’x4’ construction can
be a 8-10 day project but DRIcore
SMARTWALL panels come ready
to install and simply snap together,
allowing you to finish in a day or less
in many cases! The panels include
the framing, insulation, vapour barrier
and built-in channels for plumbing
and electrical all in one step. Once
installed, you just tape the seams,
putty and paint!
Always install a subfloor! Installing flooring directly
onto the concrete will result in cold floors, an
increase in unhealthy mold growth under the flooring
and moisture damage. A proper subfloor like the
DRIcore Subfloor panels will make a basement
warm and cosy while keeping moisture under
control.
Text by Zakiya Kassam; Photo by Larry
Arnal, www.arnalpix.com; Space Designed
by Evelyn Eshun, www.evelyneshun.com,
DRIcore, www.dricore.com
With all the excitement
surrounding a renovation or
design project, you want to
make sure you don’t forget the
following.
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Consult with your home
insurance provider to see if
your plans will affect your
coverage. For example,
some insurance policies may
be void if electrical work
is not done by a licensed
professional.
Have the basement
inspected by a professional
to make sure there is no
foundation issues, water
issues or other hidden
problems that could mean
expensive repairs down the
line.
Consult with your local
permit department to see
if your project will require
a permit (most likely the
answer is yes) and what will
be needed to apply for the
permit.