jpage@rruxe.UUCP (J. H. Page) (04/09/85)
remodeling suggestions wanted/welcome: i am planning to refinish the basement of our house and would like to hear some suggestions from those "netters" with remodeling experience. specs are as follows: 1. basement of a raised ranch approximately 50 % ratio above/below ground 2. approx 45 by 20 foot structure with 4 windows and a door on the exposed side of the room 3. there are hot water baseboards around the perimeter that extend about two inches from the walls 4. basement walls are made of water-proofed concrete block(no insulation) the floor is poured concrete with tiles on top my plans are to: 1. turn this room into an insulated family/rec room with paneling, carpeting and a wood stove any recommendations on: 1. ways to insulate the walls: - rigid foam(1" or 2") vs 4" fiberglass, R factors ?? - rigid foam, polyurethane vs styrofoam - rigid foam, any heath hazards ?? 2. paneling suggestions: - furring strips vs 2x4 framing - thin paneling with sheet rock vs thick paneling(no sheetrock) 3. floor ideas: - tile, carpeting, vinyl sheet coverings ???? 4. best price: - any suggestions on how to "negotiate" a good price would also be appreciated - any recommended dealers/lumber yards in New Jersey ? Note: i am taking a leave of absence from work so this will be a full time effort not just a weekend task. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance, jim and debbie page (i am working from home so excuse this is it came out twice on the net) jim
jj@alice.UUCP (04/10/85)
I have several suggetions: 1) Use 2x4 framing OVER a vapor barrier on the walls, AND the floor (assuming it's flat). Put regular fiberglass insulation between the studs, and don't worry about the foam. (Not that the rigid foam isn't good, by the way...) Frame around the windows and the door, and extend the sills over the new framing... 2) If you're going to panel the room (I have some feelings that you will want some sound absorbent material such as rugs, etc, if you do) use 3/8 cdx (plyscore) instead of drywall, and put thin paneling over it. If you use thick (1/2") paneling, just use the paneling. 3) Move the baseboard. It's not a relly big job, and it will make your life infinitely easier. You can put it against the inside of the finished wall. 4) Consider replacing the door, depending on what kind of door it is. You haven't mentioned what you anticipate doing to the floor and the ceiling, I'm curious as to what they are, and what sort of height you have to work with. JJ -- TEDDY BEARS NEED SECURITY BLANKETS, WRAP YOURS TODAY! "I think I'm going to regret this!" ihnp4!icarus!jj