Remodeling a Basement
by German, RogerFormat: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2004-03-01
Publisher(s): Taunton
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Summary
Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German, a basement remodeling pro, covers every step, from the physically demanding "dirty work" to the rewarding finishing touches. He shows how to deal with a basement's special challenges, such as moisture problems and framing against concrete floors and walls, and gives instructions on pumping water up and out from basement baths and laundry rooms.
Author Biography
Roger German has been a general contractor working in home building and remodeling for over 20 years.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 2 |
| How to Use This Book | p. 4 |
| Getting Started | p. 6 |
| Old and New | p. 8 |
| Water: The Bane of Basements | p. 9 |
| Evaluating Walls and Floors | p. 10 |
| Checking the Mechanical Systems | p. 12 |
| The Critical Path | p. 14 |
| Inspiration and Ideas | p. 18 |
| Rec Rooms | p. 20 |
| Bedrooms | p. 23 |
| Bathrooms | p. 23 |
| Laundry and Utility Rooms | p. 24 |
| Design and Planning | p. 26 |
| Design | p. 28 |
| Planning | p. 35 |
| Building Codes and Permits | p. 37 |
| Demolition and Repair | p. 38 |
| Demo | p. 40 |
| Basic Structural Repairs | p. 46 |
| Framing Walls | p. 50 |
| Anatomy of a Wall | p. 52 |
| Layout | p. 53 |
| Building the Walls | p. 60 |
| Building Soffits | p. 69 |
| Framing Check | p. 72 |
| Mechanicals | p. 74 |
| HVAC | p. 76 |
| Plumbing | p. 82 |
| Wiring | p. 87 |
| Walls and Ceilings | p. 96 |
| Insulation | p. 98 |
| Hanging Rock | p. 101 |
| Finishing Rock | p. 109 |
| Finish Carpentry | p. 118 |
| Setting Doors | p. 120 |
| Extending Jambs | p. 126 |
| Installing Casing | p. 128 |
| Setting Cabinets | p. 131 |
| Installing Baseboard | p. 134 |
| Fitting Closets | p. 138 |
| Paint, Stain, and Floors | p. 140 |
| Finishing the Trim | p. 142 |
| Floor Coverings | p. 147 |
| Finishing Up | p. 156 |
| Running Base Shoe | p. 158 |
| Final Plumbing | p. 158 |
| Finishing Electricals | p. 163 |
| HVAC | p. 165 |
| Door Hardware | p. 166 |
| Final Touches | p. 166 |
| Resources | p. 167 |
| Index | p. 168 |
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