Framing a Basement shop...?
Collapse
This topic is closed.
X
X
-
he's going to have somebody spray 2lb expanding foam insulation. benefits include: as close to air-tight as possible, resists rot and mildew.
Go with sprayed foam if you possibly can.Comment
-
they carry dricore at HD.
my brother is in the initial phase of finishing his basement. i'm helping him as much as possible.
we might be going overboard, but we painted the floor and walls with water-proofing paint. we're going to set the framing 2" away from the walls, use a vapor barrier for the bottom plate, with PT.
after it's framed, and plumbing and electrical pass inspection, he's going to have somebody spray 2lb expanding foam insulation. benefits include: as close to air-tight as possible, resists rot and mildew.Eric
Be Kind OnlineComment
-
The floors in our basement are mostly either ceramic tile or laminated hardwood. Ceramic is essentially moisture proof and very easy to install over concrete. If it fits your usage, it deserves strong consideration. Lowes and Home Depot run specials where off-white 12x12 tiles are around $1/square foot. Even with thinset and grout you'd be under $2/bd foot. You could put a rug over it (that could be easily replaced if it ever got wet).
The laminated hardwood I used goes down with a special adhesive combed out with a v-notch trowel. It has been down over 5 years and no issues. It is a little warmer than the tile.
I had carpet put in the bedroom because I like carpet in bedrooms. Probably the most expensive floor in my basement. The bedroom is on the back side of the house where the basement floor is a little above grade.
JimComment
Footer Ad
Collapse
Comment