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Basement Subfloor Options DRIcore Versus Plywood

Sebring Design Build When constructing or renovating a basement, one of the most important things you can do is ensure that your basement subfloor remains as dry as possible. This is the best way to prevent water from seeping in. It’s tricky to tell where water is going to come from, as sometimes it can creep in from the most unexpected of places. Plumbing, water heaters, washing machines, and concrete floor wicking are just some of the places that water can sneak in from. Therefore, it’s more crucial than ever to keep your basement floor as dry as [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-19T05:59:59-06:00Categories: Basement Remodeling|

Gaming and Pool Table Room Sizes

Sebring Design Build Let's take a look at a very popular request: a pool table room or game room. Who doesn't love having a space set aside just for fun? Do you love your current home and/or its location, but a pool table room addition or upgrade would make it your ultimate dream home? Then why incur the headache and expense of moving, when you can improve your existing home for a fraction of the cost? But before we delve into figuring pool table room sizes for your new space, we need to make a few design decisions. [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T23:06:45-06:00Categories: Basement Remodeling|Tags: Awesome Finished Basements, Basement Finishing, Basement Finishing Ideas, Remodel Your Home, Remodeled Basement Ideas|

The Big Debate: Metal Studs vs Wood Studs

iStock When it comes to remodeling your home or basement finishing, there are a lot of different types of studs to choose from. But take a trip down to the hardware store, and you’ll find that there are only two main types of studs to choose from: Wood and Metal. Why is that, exactly? According to the pros, there are a lot of benefits to using both steel studs or wooden studs. However, a lot of builders tend to prefer one type or the other. What’s with the big debate? And, more importantly, which one is truly better? In [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-15T10:46:11-06:00Categories: Basement Remodeling, Uncategorized|

Basement Window Requirements: What You Need to Know Before Adding a Bedroom to Your Basement

Sebring Design Build So, you're looking to add a bedroom to the basement space in your home; doing so will increase your home's square footage, functionality, and resale value down the road, making it a great option--especially if you're looking to sell in the near future. On the other hand, you should be aware that simply putting up some drywall to and adding a door to create a separate bedroom isn't enough. In fact, there are some specific basement window requirements that you'll need to follow in order for your new basement space to be considered a proper bedroom. All [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-06T22:07:12-06:00Categories: Basement Remodeling|Tags: Basement, Bedroom, Window, Window Well Requirements|

Basement Remodeling 101: Important Considerations for Your Big Project

Featured Image: Sebring Design Build Is your basement dark, damp, and largely unused? If so, then it might be time to reclaim your basement space with a basement remodeling project. By finishing your existing basement, you can greatly expand the square footage of your home and enjoy added living and entertaining space to share with family and friends. Whether you're interested in adding a basement bar, a media room, a game room, or anything in between, there are a few considerations you'll want to keep in mind as you plan your basement finishing project. Determine the Primary Function Weaver [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T23:03:47-06:00Categories: Basement Remodeling|Tags: Basement Finishing, Bedrooms, Comfort, Function, Storage|