You’ve all been asking for them…and I finally got some finished shots of the basement. Here are some before/after highlights, but I’ve got some other shots for anybody who is interested in more.
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This compact detatched accessory dwelling has an efficient layout with a vaulted ceiling that enhances the sense of space.
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that is a nice bright basement.....Good Job !how long to complete?.
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<<how long to complete?>>
Let's see, I guess about 4 months? But that's working part time. Plus, I really started slowing down during the trim stages because I moved into a new place and re-focused some attention there (with the permission of my client, of course). Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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about 4 mos. P/T...
.....for me 4 mos. would be like working at Warp 6 ....:).
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Looks nice, really bright(a good thing)!
Am I missing something, whats the floor - I cant make it out and I dont see where you mentioned it - you really cant expect me to go back and look for it. <G>
Doug
The floor is cork - I got it from lumber liquidators for about $3 a sq. ft.
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1587&Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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I'm impressed that you didn't use metal studs. Not even for your plates!
I'm the same way. I never really thought it was worth it...to me.
I think the only wood substitute I can deal with as much as I hate carrying and cutting it is Advantech. That stuffs too good to be true!!
Well, I'm guessing you really dug doing that job. all nice and snug and warm down there...tunes...your Rigid chop stand...nice and quiet..no metal studs clanging around...lol.
Looks like it came out sweet. Clean and crisp.
What is that floor? Cork?...hmmmm..Guess I'll go back and look again
Hope you had easy access down with the rock.
Good job...you're hired : )
andy...
"As I was walkin' - I saw a sign thereAnd that sign said - no tress passin'But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin!Now that side was made for you and me!" Woody Guthrie 1956
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Hey Andy, thanks for the comments.
I've never installed metal studs, but having ripped them out during a couple of renovations was all the convincing I needed to never buy them for my projects. PITA to work with, if you ask me.
My drywall contractor was giving me a lecture about not using them - he does great work, but he's one of these guys that has an opinion on everything and will gladly tell you all about it if you aren't hammering too loudly to hear...still, good guy.
Oddly enough, the inspector told me during frame inspection that I didn't even need to use PT plates, because there was a vapor barrier under the slab. Who knew?Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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The one good thing about metal studs especially in the basement is access isn't great. One bundle of a doz studs is like carrying down on wood stud but outside of that...I've used them as plates at times. That makes it easier too. Don't have to worry at all about cuttingthe wood studs exact at all...but then you do have to be sure to nail the base molding into the studs, not the plates.
Looks like the less than a month of crap weather broke...lol.
"As I was walkin' - I saw a sign thereAnd that sign said - no tress passin'But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin!Now that side was made for you and me!" Woody Guthrie 1956
http://WWW.CLIFFORDRENOVATIONS.COM
I am in the process of "thinking out how" to finish my walkout basement. I take great inspiration from your pictures!!!
I see you hardcovered (sheetrock) your ceilings. Do you have a concern about getting future access to utilities ie: plumbing elect etc??
I would also prefer a sheetrocked ceiling instead of a dropped even tho hight is not an issue.
Your thoughts on why you chose SR ??
Thanks!
I discussed a dropped ceiling, but there just wasn't enough headroom. I prefer sheetrock anyhow, leaving strategic access panels to get to shut-offs, etc. I
t's true that future water, hvac, and electrical issues may be a problem, but I encouraged the homeowner to take lots of photos of the utilities before they were covered up by the sheetrock.
At least, this way, the hardest part of "locating the problem" is a bit closer to being solved. She can leave the photos for the next homeowner as well. Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Justin, How bout this, covers all the bases.
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A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
I love it, but allow me to improve it slightly...Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Here are additional photos, if anybody is interested:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinfink/<!----><!----><!---->Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Justin, It looks real nice.One of the things that makes it so is the oversized wrapping of the lally columns. It makes the columns appear more natural than the usual obviousness of the skinny-as-heck look that results when lally columns are wrapped skin tight.There's a lot of HVAC that had to be wrapped there!Excellent before-and-after pics as well.Mongo
<< One of the things that makes it so is the oversized wrapping of the lally columns. >>
I'd love to take all the credit for that one Mongo, but the truth is that the row of lally columns was far enough out of line that I had to frame that wall with 2x6s just to allow enough wiggle room. And of course, the column that was to be boxed in was the farthest off-line, so I had to create a much bigger column box so that it wouldn't be sitting to one side of the wall. I agree, though, it did come out looking better for it in the end. Think I should thank the original builder who got lazy with the lally placement?Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Ah, it is what it is, and what it is, is nice...And you did it, so you done good, son...Mongo
Did you see how much it would cost to move the protrusion that made it necessary to run the bulkhead right above the french door?View Image
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I've found that the MEP lines are one of the biggest challenges in a basement.
Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
That was the fire sprinkler line - it cost more than enough just to add a couple more heads, I don't even want to know what it would have cost to re-route the whole system...Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Justin,
Looks great.
Are those the saw horses you rated in the latest issue? If so, a true field test. (Bet you liked that trip to CA)
Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Are those the saw horses you rated in the latest issue? If so, a true field test. (Bet you liked that trip to CA)
Trip to CA?Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Hi Justin,Looks great - care to share any details with us?Method of insulation? There seems to be a few conflicting camps whenever the subject of insulating basments comes up around here...Also, time to finish, budget/cost, subflooring treatment (dricore or nothing or else?).What's you sub out and what'd you do yourself? How many helpers/laborors did you have helping you?Thanks,Julian
Justin,The saw horses I was referring on page 38 of issue 185 and your 'before 1 & 2' photos.The Califotnia trip refers to your photo credits on p. 85 of the same issue. Doesn't FH travel for photo shoots anymore?BTW Great photo series. Was your drywall estimate close.Chuck Slive, work, build, ...better with wood
Edited 2/19/2007 4:21 pm ET by stevent1
Ahhh...now I see.
I was confused about the grouping of your sawhorse and CA comments. Yes, the trip to CA was great, Cliff is a terriffic host.
The drywall estimates I was getting were all over the map, but I think my guy came in a little on the high side. Then again, he did a pretty darn nice job, too. Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
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Justin, the photos look great, nice basement.
Justin,
Nice work.
Bright & crisp...not what a basement usually implies.
I know what a challenge it can be to minimize the intrusion of ductwork, beams, posts. You did good making soffits look like they belong there.
Brian
I like the way you grouped the before/after pics. Keep it up and you might be an editor someday.(-:
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