Basement finishing is pretty different from renovating the upper levels of your house. The basement finishing mistakes occur because the atmosphere is much humid and wet, making problems with moisture. Your basement is a place where you store all your home appliances including furnace, sump pump, water heater, etc., which all take up room within the basement plus form obstructions like piping and wring that you have to work around.
The blend of all of these obstructions makes basement finishing a much more challenging task than the rest of your property. To prevent damage to your property, in addition to saving your money, these are a few mistakes you need to avoid while finishing basements.
- Avoid wood studs
Wood materials while combined with the damp atmosphere of a basement start to decay, warp, and develop mold. Wood studs in the basement walls are not meant for handling the wet and humid air. Working with goods meant for basements like metal studs will lower the risk of water damage and mold.
- Don’t Use Fiber glass Insulation
Fiberglass insulation gets moldy as cool air and at times moist air leaks inside the basement and condensates. With this condensation inside the basement, mold grows very swiftly.
- Avoid wooden flooring for your basement
Say no to wood materials when it comes to Cumming basement finishing. Materials like laminate, hardwood, and carpeting will not resist the dampness and will start to display indications of mold after being visible to moisture. Vinyl floor is designed to be totally waterproof and can resist major overflowing. Vinyl floor does not have to appear old-fashioned; you can have the look and touch of hardwood or ceramic tile when being durable, waterproof, and mold-resistant.
