Basement renovations are one of the most popular home upgrades for good reason—you can unlock new space without adding more square footage to your home. From hosting extravagant parties to having a cozy movie night with room for little ones to stash their toys, your options are endless.
That being said, a successful basement remodel is about more than just looks. If you want space for a guest room or home office but also a theater and playroom, you need to carefully consider the layout, insulation, and other functional details, so you can truly enjoy the space.
Don’t worry—the experts at Shack Built are here to set you up for success, as we’ve completed all kinds of basement renovations in Overland Park.
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Thinking Through the Design
First things first, ask yourself why you’re doing this project. What do you want to use the space for?
Once you decide how you want to use the space, you can start working on the layout and design. Here, it’s important to look beyond Pinterest and think about the reality of using the space.
Do you need to add a bathroom? Will that require moving the plumbing around? Do you want a kitchenette and bar? Do you have to move the water and drain lines to do it? Do you want to add a new bedroom for guests? If so, you’ll have to design around an existing egress window or install a new one.
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Don’t worry—we’ll work through these details together during your consultation. Then, we can help you make material choices that align with your vision and will hold up long-term. For example, opting for rubber mats or cork floors and walls of mirrors for a home gym, or sound-proofing your home theater or game room.
Remember, your flooring choices impact your basement’s warmth when you’re dealing with a concrete basement.
Making Your Design Work
Improper insulation is one of the biggest mistakes we see among basement renovations in Overland Park—increasing your energy bills and decreasing your air quality. When you invest in a basement finish in Overland Park, don’t overlook the functional details. Otherwise, you won’t be able to enjoy your new space like you should.
After mapping out the design for your new basement, we’ll take a closer look at your needs and how you plan on using the space. Here, we’ll note if any existing components, like stairs, plumbing, and mechanicals (such as a furnace, water heater, and electrical panel), could interfere with the new layout.
Remember, these can always be moved. However, it’s typically more cost-effective to design around these components’ current locations.
It’s also important to consider the height of your ceilings, note where any ductwork lies, and look for spiderwebs, which could indicate that you need to air seal the rim joist to avoid letting outside air into your home. Leaky air from faulty fiberglass insulation can cause the rim joist cavities to get dirty, allowing air to leak in and potentially fill up your furnace’s filter faster. This makes your HVAC system have to work harder—or even push out dirty air, making your home dusty.
That’s why we highly recommend using spray foam insulation to seal up any rim joist leakage, improving your entire home’s air quality and your family’s comfort. We may also recommend adding more insulation to your exterior walls, gluing foam board to concrete walls and building a 2×4 wall in front of it, insulating that cavity, and then finishing off with drywall.
Let Shack Built Take the Stress Out of Your Project
Trust us, it’s better—and less expensive—to get things done right the first time when it comes to basement renovations in Overland Park. Shack Built’s team of certified contractors in Overland Park have spent years mastering the art of building science, so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor to the fullest and maximize your investment.
Whether you’re interested in a basement remodel in Overland Park or a kitchen remodel in Leawood, we’re here to help. Just reach out; that’s what we’re here for.
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