Remodeling a basement
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Newtown, CT :
Taunton Press,
c2010.
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| Edition: | Rev. ed. |
| Series: | Taunton's build like a pro.
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Table of Contents:
- Getting started. Old and new ; Water, the bane of basements ; Evaluating walls and floors ; Checking the mechanical systems ; The critical path
- Inspiration and ideas. Rec rooms ; Bedrooms ; Bathrooms ; Laundry and utility rooms
- Design and planning. Design ; Planning ; Building codes and permits
- Demolition and repair. Demo ; Basic structural repairs
- Framing walls. Anatomy of a wall ; Layout ; Building the walls ; Building soffits ; Framing check ; Adding an egress window
- Mechanicals. HVAC ; Plumbing ; Wiring
- Walls and ceilings. Insulation ; Handing rock ; Finishing rock
- Finish carpentry. Setting doors ; Extending jambs ; Installing casing ; Setting cabinets ; Installing baseboards ; Fitting closets
- Paint, stain, and floors. Finishing the trim ; Floor coverings
- Finishing up. running base shoe ; Final plumbing ; Finishing electricals ; HVAC ; Door hardware ; Final touches.
