basement renovations start with waterproofing - house battery backup

When we first started putting the basement under the House, the space was mainly used for storage, laundry and to prevent the stove and hot water tank from getting in the way.
But with the change of our way of life
Rising property prices-
The basement becomes an obvious place to add more living space.
But the basement is also part of the House most likely to be flooded.
Therefore, before starting any work in the basement, the first thing to consider is to ensure that it has proper waterproof performance.
For many old houses, there is little to stop the water from penetrating through the cracks and gaps in the foundation and causing various problems.
Ideally, you will want to start from the outside, dig a trench around the entire perimeter of the house, and then install a waterproof film on the outside of the wall.
Of course, there are many urban houses, and there is no room for excavation between adjacent houses at all.
In this case, you need to apply a waterproof film inside the wall.
Either way, the film will extend under the floor and be tied to a crying tile system that collects any water and directs it from the foundation.
If you add waterproof material to it, you need to install a puddle where the water will be collected and once a certain level of water is reached, the pump will push it outside. (
Please note that the building code prohibits the connection of the puddle to the sewer, so you will need an outlet pipe to the outside. )
Over the past few years, we have experienced several heavy rains, giving a painful lesson to many homeowners.
When do electricity often go out?
When there was a flood
When do you need the sewage pump most?
When electricity runs out and floods begin.
Recently I have come across a great product that helps to avoid this disaster, ion origin.
It has double-count water.
So there's a built-in level sensor. in backup.
It can be combined with battery backup to keep the system running when you need it.
There is even an alarm system that will call you automatically if there is a problem.
Most old basements have little space, so owners usually choose to dig first before renovating.
There are two basic options: the replacement and the seat.
With the replacement, the contractor will dig under the existing foundation wall in stages, and then pour a new deeper foundation under the original foundation.
The potty includes removing the floor and pouring the new foundation near the existing foundation.
Cheaper potty-
It could cost about $40,000 to support 500. square-foot basement;
The class is about $25,000.
But for each foot, your new base has to be 1 feet out of the existing wall.
So you end up having a "bench" around and devouring the available floor space.
No matter which way you go, you want to use a reputable, experienced company with all the proper licenses and insurance. (
Last year, a house near the main street.
And Lawrence Avenue.
Supported and 19-year-
The old worker of this project was killed. )
Another benefit of breaking the floor is that you can install a new sewage pipe and make other modifications, such as installing a return valve.
If there is spare equipment, this equipment can prevent water from entering your home in the municipal sewer.
Downtown Toronto has a rebate program that covers up to $1,250 for the installation of return water valves.
You may also need to consider adding radiant (hot water)
Heating cable or electric heating cable under the floor to heat the space.
Or, if not the whole floor, at least in the bathroom if you're going to add one.
Before the new concrete floor is poured, the gravel layer and the insulation layer will drop, which will also become a barrier to prevent radon, a radioactive element that naturally exists in the soil, it is found in the level of potential danger in some parts of the country.
Obviously, if this has not been done yet, you need to heat the walls. The tried-and-
The real way is to install the batt insulation between the wall nails and then cover it with a steam barrier and a dry wall.
Another option is the prefabricated panel, which includes the frame, the insulation and the finished inner wall.
Finally, if your plan is to create your dream home
The entertainment center in the basement, I suggest you sound insulation from the rest of the house.
Adding insulation to the space between the ceiling and the floor will help to offset the sound of the blockbuster.
To do this, I use the Quiet Zone sound insulation specifically designed by Owens Corning.
Complete it by installing a soundproof drywall (or doubled-
Up sheets for Ordinary drywall)
On the "elastic Channel", which helps to reduce the metal bars for sound transmission, you can enjoy movies and music without disturbing the rest of the house.
Jim caruck's column runs every two weeks in new homes and apartments.
Editor, he's a general contractor. in-
Editor-in-chief of renovation Contract Magazine, renovation editor of Renault and decoration magazine, founder of Hero's Renos project, and self-built Learning Center in GTA.