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