*edit* I'm now happily married, with 2 babies, my husband bought our home in 2022. I'm still a sucker for hair videos n clothing hauls.. my viewing preferences hasn't changed n YES I'd still totally binge watch these videos.
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My dad was a carpenter and then a builder since he was 16 until he medically retired at the age of 64. Up until he was 60, he could still lift a full board of GIB to the ceiling, hold it with one hand, and nail it in with the other hand. The strongest man I knew, and he knew all the old-school tricks of the trade. He passed away last year, and I watched this whole vid, because it reminded me of all the projects my dad did and the pride he took in his work. The skill and detail taken in this reno is a credit to your company, and I hope that you continue to be successful in helping families make their dream homes become a reality, long into the future.
That old man strength is no joke. The old school men are slowly disappearing. I started construction in 82 at 13 years of age. Back then you worked and did quality work or the boss world pick you up buy the neck and throw you across the job sight. Not nice but effective.
My father was the same kind of tradesman, but he was a journeyman electrician. He had those Popeye forearms and had tremendous controlled strength. Growing up on a farm in the middle of the Great Depression was not for sissies and taught him the value of doing it correctly the first time.
Oh actually I love timelaps videos. A lot of people do! In wich is something created or imroved. House renos, garden make overs, car detailing, houswifes cleaning their houses... Yeah I know we are crazy...
Started off last fall 'not a builder' ... currently 'not bad at building' thanks to videos like this one. Very encouraging. I'm almost at the point of seeing the light at the end of my completed reno tunnel.
Phenomenal job! Finished basements are wonderful. They can be anything you want, a gym, a home office, a guest room, a play area. It's a great space to have.
Leah Lamipeti I like neutral too but we repainted our contractor brown house (inside) to a very pale grey that compliments any decor change we might do. It’s beautiful with greens and blues as well as warm colors even pink. I can’t remember the shade but we must have picked the right shade it’s not too cool or too warm 😃 . Our personal taste of decor (and our tendency to rearrange the house every few months) meant the walls have to be and stay the same- blank slate
I never understood this obsession americans have with this diarrhea color on the walls. And those nasty dirty looking carpets on the floor. It's like the default look of 90% of houses built in the US, diarrhea colored walls, white doors and dirty looking carpets, which are also very hard to clean and maintain.
High key might tell my dad about this opportunity. Lol people love time-lapsed videos like this and he's a master builder (has been doing carpentry and whatever else for a solid 22 years). He might not make bank, but it'd be satisfying to watch
This is art. This something you can take pride in when you get home after knowing what you accomplished. If I did this Id check up on my every couple months taking pride in knowing what I've created.
@@shermansheets Acid stained concrete and polished concrete wouldn't get replaced likely because it's the foundation itself, that doesn't make it deal to get wet. Of course the water and shit wouldn't ruin it, but you'd still be fighting mold and stuff pretty hard since even polished concrete is still porous. As for the tile, it's the grout that'll get you for the same reason.
Just closed on my new house and came here looking for ideas to finish my basement. To see the process here, from start to finish was SO cool. Very well done. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
One piece of advice that will help, install a drip ceiling instead of the drywall. I cannot tell you how many times I opened up my ceiling tiles to run more electric, computer network likes, cable, etc. would be impossible to do with a drywalled ceiling.
"end up screwing in the drywall to (through) the bottom of the ductwork". You had me till this. Adding another possible point of failure for the hvac. Now it'll always have some additional hole to contend with and cleaning the ducts will be just that much more pain in the ass. I would have been more impressed if you did a 2x2 ceiling grid instead of hanging drywall to keep this simple.
I thought that at first but I think he just meant that they framed exactly even with the ductwork, so that the drywall is literally touching the ductwork with no gap. (You can see that towards the beginning). I don't think he drilled holes into the ducts.
The expansion and contraction of the ductwork will affect the drywall screws. Dust accumulation at the screws. Ductwork is not designed to have screws inserted.
I’ve been remodeling a damaged house with my dad, we only have about this much left to go and I can’t wait to move in. This video makes me feel relief it’ll be done before I know it.
This video (I see it's 4 yrs old) was extremely awesome, informative and very well done. It looks great. I wish I could find someone like this locally. I was debating whether to get an unfinished basement (which I really don't need, but suddenly decided why not, I could just throw up some ship lap or whatever it's called. This makes me realize it's way too much involved, and for me not a good option. Priceless!
Just came across the video. You remind me of a contractor we’ve who builds 600k homes. He has a 3-5 year waiting list because of his attention to detail and quality of work. Your the only other contractor that I’ve came across that matches his level of experiences and care. Great 😊 job buddy! I remember helping my dad remodel our basement 40 years ago and I was hammering a nail in a stud. Now remember this is in the the early eighties when paneling was still in style. So my dad was just about to nail the fancy oak dark paneling to the 2 x 4 studs when he noticed I 🔨 hammered the bent nail in the stud. He looked at me with the stern look that I knew oh crap 💩 I’m going here it now look. He said son do you really think that’s expectable workmanship. Now remember, I’m fifteen. 🤷♂️ IDK, I have donkeys kong to play as soon as we hang these last few paneling. My response, no one’s going see the nail it’s be hidden by the paneling. My dads response was that in in thirty years when the next home owner remodels and decides to tear out the paneling he doesn’t want the next guy to say boy look at the crappy work this joker did. I still didn’t get his point quite that day but I pulled the nail for and hammered a new one in for the sake of being able to play donkey Kong. My dad passed on in 2012 but his importance of taking pride in your work has stuck with me and I have passed on that to my boys and they too take pride in their work as do my brother and my sisters boys and her daughters. They all would maybe their Grandpa proud. It’s the little things that count. Like the fold in the toilet paper roll. Yes we noticed, thanks for sharing and GodBless
Agreed. A bit of sound insulation between the rooms and in the ceiling would have made a huge difference to the comfort and livability of this space. Imagine trying to sleep in one of those rooms while people are walking around upstairs. Otherwise, a pretty good project.
I'm contemplating on finishing my basement...funny enough, the shape of this basement looks exactly like mine. This was a great video...I just wish the video was a bit slower. Great work, guys!
great job . 18:44 that laundry room needs cabinets under that counter for detergent and other supply storage. I would also add top cabinets above that counter. You can never have enough storage to stay organized !
Comments on this video go one of two ways: 1.) “No idea how this got on my recommended, but watched the whole thing” (me too though..?) And 2.) experts bashing all the subpar work this contractor has done that looks good to everyone non-experienced. If you’re bored just read the comment section it’s spICy.
Thank you for doing a quality job! Your attention to detail and craftsmanship shows in this project. All of the contractors I hire I have to baby sit and be there while they're doing the job, otherwise, I'd have a door on my roof.
@9:48 you just screwed the ceiling drywall to the ducting. You're fired. 1: ducting isn't meant to hold any load other than itself. 2: due to the heat differential between the duct air and the room those cheap steal screws will form condensate and rust causing stains on the ceiling and eventually the screws will fail. Ideally all duct work would have at least 1 inch of air space or insulation between it and the drywall.
Just really love people and companies that do quality work and pay attention to detail to get a final product that they would want for themselves if they were the customer. Great job!
How is vapor being controlled from the outside in? Is there a barrier on the outside? The plastic vapor barrier prevents inward drying and can lead to moisture/mold.
Yeah exactly what I thought. It will be too late when you discover moisture had eaten up the concrete, the framing and the insulation and seeps through that last nylon barrier
And fiberglass insulation in a basement... Concrete is always cold and wet. They left an air gap, that is good. But a lot of thermal bridging with those studs.
If any moisture comes through the concrete (and it will), that plastic vapor barrier they put on outside of the insulation "to help sleep at night" will prevent any and all airflow from drying it out. The insulation will be mold-haven. A moisture barrier should have gone up on the outside of the wall, so if any moisture does come through the wall, it doesn't make it onto the insulation. No barrier of any kind would be better than what they did.
I’m about to take on a very similar project. I’m going to be doing it myself, which I’m a little nervous about, but this video gave me a lot of confidence. Watching the time-lapse was amazing to watch, and I’m so glad that you went back over and narrated all the steps. I can’t wait to get into my new home and start this project. Amazing job to you and your crew. Thank you!
@@angelgogogo hey! I did finally finish it, and it came out awesome! I did it all myself, except for the plumbing, I hired someone to finish the roughed in pipes. I went for an industrial pub look and I think I nailed it. I wish I could share photos on here haha I'm super proud of myself. Thank you for checking in, you gave me the confidence I needed!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739that’s awesome. I’m planning to finish my basement as well but I have zero experience. I’ve only changed out appliances recently , done some demolition and minimal drywall work in the past so I’m nervous 😬😅
Yuriy Rusko still applies just like regular the hot and cold would still be coming from the same place. i personally would use a 2 inch thick foam insulation board and then an r-15 faced insulation roll for a basement because the foam boards are anti rot and would create a very good waterbarrier considering any crack would leak and potentially make the insulation all moldy
@@swizzopguwop7883 Upstairs, the moist air is coming from inside the warmed house, and is met with cold air from outside. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from getting into the wall cavity. In the basement, everything is reversed, with the moisture coming in through the foundation. Hence any moisture barrier should be placed directly on the foundation wall, to protect the insulation. If you're using rigid insulation that acts as its own moisture barrier, then it goes right on the foundation wall and you don't have a problem.
@@swizzopguwop7883 You got it right pal! Snug-fitting 2" rigid insulation is the way to go. Allows for air transfer and breathing. And any moisture can be solved with a dehumidifier. No risk of mold. I would even say the r-15 is overkill. If you get the rigid panels cut in well. As for the water barrier aspect, though, rigid insulation will do nothing to prevent water seepage (apart from not getting wet as you note). That's a problem that needs to be addressed outside the home.
I just ripped out a wall covered in black mold in my basement that had insulation, plastic vapor barrier and drywall on top. There was mold everywhere between the plastic and the backside of the drywall. After taking out the wall down to the concrete wall there is no moisture on the wall. So that plastic vapor barrier against the drywall created a place for condensation to build up with no airflow for it to dry. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Like previous comment, you need rigid insulation, then studs then drywall. Plastic next to drywall will trap moisture against the drywall and not letting it dry.
Lightning McQueen i legit was wondering the same. The lowest point of ground exterior of that house goes straight to a window doesn’t sound smart to me
You dig a few inches below the bottom of the window and dig the ground a slight slant away from the house so that it drains below and away from the windows. Usually gravel is used on the ground in front of the window for drainage.
@@darlingnikki778 I was about to ask same question. It depends on type of the ground, how good it absorbs the water, how often it rains and how much at a time. Also I haven't seen any rebars in concrete. Some one cut the corners. It will crack over time. Damp imminent.
looks great but why 24" on center walls? screws into ductwork? also double vapor barrier will create condensation in between and mold will grow on paper (i learned this the hard way....)
I don't even understand why 24 inches o.c. is even acceptable as a construction standard. Everytime I see a garage leaning to one side its built to that spec.
Framing a structural wall in a garage 24 in on Center is Criminal that being said in a basement like this the walls are not load bearing therefore 24 inch on Center uses less materials and allows more surface area for insulation. Also the framing under drywall is not intended to prevent running children from bashing their head through
@@bboy232 must have 2 exits atleast Minimum width of opening 20 in. Minimum height of opening 24 in. Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 ft. Maximum height from floor 44 in... if a fire were to happen at the stairs you need a way a way out the original window dimensions were far too small and too high to escape.
Every bedrooms must have a window big enough for ppl to get out in case of fire. My first thought was, never mess with foundation wall. Then, I hope proper drainage is put where they had to put the windows. NYC has a lot of homeowners who do illegal basement conversions... Without obtaining permit.
Looks fantastic, but what stops the concrete foundation from absorbing ground water and sweating it behind the fiberglass? Is there a vapor barrier on the outside of the foundation? I think I would have done xps foam board over the concrete walls.
Not only that, but carpet directly over the concrete. I hope there is some sort of vapor barrier below the slab. I would have used some sort of dimple subfloor to keep an air gap, then T&G OSB on top, then finish flooring... Much more costly but keeps moisture and mold away
Thicker 5/8" drywall and sealing the perforations (outlets and switches) is what would've provided more sound mitigation; more mass + air sealing = less kinetic energy transfer.
@@LizM0888 Makes a nice home for the centipedes and spiders. They'll love the dark area under the steps! Dont ever open that door without a can of Raid in the other! lol
RUclips recommended this to me as we are buying a house right now in Spokane Valley with a semi finished basement that just needs a little work. Great job!
Amazing job - the style is opposite my style but I,ve never had a contractor or worker do such a good job and even go the extra mile with attention to detail and even vacuuming!
@@erikcable1755 The basement wasn't finished out to be it's own rental unit (no kitchen). It's extra living space to make the whole house a larger rental property. With the basement finished, it's probably now a 5 BR, 2.5 or 3 Bath home.
@@daviepageviews4521 I'm not sure what you mean? Basements don't count in the square footage total? They do where I live, as long as they're finished space.
I saw it too, plus some more places like at the side of the toilet 19.46 if you can see it in video in reality should be even more visible.. I think that ceilings should look also quite bad, because paints are too shiny.. From the place where i am from after plastering the lines we always plaster the whole surface.
Plaster joins will always look worse on a camera, as you are usually using brighter than normal lights, and shooting from a bit of an angle which casts shadows that look like canyons. On the other hand it could have been a bit better but it is a rental/investment property so few people pay for gold standard work.
@@DavesIneosGrenadier So you're telling us that that was the best job possible? Like a lot of people that watch these videos, we all have experience. I've been doing this for close to 20 years and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed in the level of work seen in the video. Whether it is an investment/rental property every job should be completed as if it was your own space. If you're not going to give the job 110% why do it? It's these contractors I see all the time screwing things up. I'm thankful for these guys to be honest. Keeps me busy year round. As far as your comment about lighting and angles, does your home look like that? Do you see every drywall joint?
If moisture comes in behind the wall and reaches the wood, it needs to dry to the interior. With poly on it, it can't, so mold is more likely to grow with poly.
If they had sealed the basement walls prior to insulation would this still be an issue? Or would you still get mold/rot from interior moisture penetrating the drywall?
True, but the way he did it is fine, the poly isn’t against the concrete and from what I remember when I was building houses back in 08-10 that way is correct if not overkill. We usually only polyed the space between the ceiling and attic, since like he said, the paper is considered a vapor barrier.
That is not the correct way to insulate a basement. Need to start with foam. Do polyiso boards with all seams taped behind the studs or closed cell spray foam. And then do a batt insulation in the stud Bay on top of the foam ( flash and batt)
I turned my basement into a 1 bedroom apt. Added a bathroom and kitchen. That rental income covered my mtg. I lived for free and someone else paid for my home! I would never rent! But i love renters.
Some of the best work I've ever seen. Your attention to detail was great. How long did the entire job take from beginning to end? Also the average cost on this project was?
I cannot speak for the cost on this project but, we finished off ours late last year. Obviously it’s hard to tell for sure but, by my estimation our basement is very close to what this was. We did a few things a little different but, all said and done we spent just over 22k. We only had to have one egress window cut because on the backside of the basement it is a walk out. Also that was with my brother in law and myself doing 85% of the work ourselves.
@@Ces999919822What state are you located in? I want to do something similar as well. I don’t have nearly as much experience as these guys or you and your brother. But I want to assist someone in transforming my basement into an apartment. My basement is similar to the one in the video as well with an exit to the backyard. Is it around the same pricing no matter what state you’re in or does code regulations play a part in how expensive it’ll get state to state?
@@ania3663 that’s a tough question because we bought all the materials prior to this massive inflation we’re all dealing with now. I’m in Missouri, so prices run right around average here. I’m sure if you’re in places like NY and California, it could be more pricey. The other thing to take into account is the tools. I already had all the tools before I started this project, so all I needed was the materials. Definitely call the city or county inspector where you live and they’ll gladly share with you all the code requirements. Good luck.
@I_Said_ OU812 - It's not a separate basement rental, it's two additional bedrooms and a "family" room for the renters of the entire house who have a large family.
If your duct work is condensating then you have 2 problems. 1 where you have inproper hot and cold zones which really should never happen in the basement given the ac runs and the heater runs at different times. The other is your system condenser at the main unit isn't properly functioning. With that being said, he should have added some backer blocks in key areas so you are not directly running a screw into the duct itself....tht is sloppy and lazy.
Pretty much all new homes have the same ol paint color and carpet or some linoleum and those horrible blinds that break so easily. It's all very simple and boring. Charm is out of style for some reason. Maybe it coast too much🤷♀️
I wish my parents basement I used to live I was done better. I had a massive dehumidifier, those little containers that capture moisture. Yet the carpet always felt wet, the clothes in my drawers always felt wet, behind and under all furniture was moldy, and anything in my closet got moldy. It was a nightmare
That can lead to some really awful health conditions. I’m glad you didn’t mention any chest infections or asthma that could have easily arose (among other things)
If you don’t need a sump pump and depending on where you live if you don’t need drainage dug out. You can get some one to at least frame and do electrical and plumbing for about 7K if you bid it all out and act as your own GC. From there you can buy and set the drywall plus paint for another 2-3K if you do that part yourself. If you need HVAC and a new unit installed to handle the space you can add about another 10K to the job. My basement is 1700sqft and to have someone only frame and run the electrical with hvac was about 10K.
Beautiful basement, so important to keep the moisture out of it too, my grandparents have a finished basement, the house was built in 74', but they never kept it adequately de-humidified, now it just smells musty as hell down there and probably without a doubt has some mold. It definitely smells better now that I hooked their de-humidifier up to the sump-pump so they don't have to worry about emptying it all the time or getting lazy and not doing so. But the damage is definitely already done.
When you put down the drywall frame, do you put anything under the wood to prevent it from rotting? Like a foam/plastic layer? Is it resting directly on the cement?
I have a finished basement thats almost like a house underground, it was built in 1957 and it has a living room, bathroom with shower, kitchen, old wallpaper, a bedroom, wood flooring, and a workspace. I love my basement and its really cozy down here.
You think they care look at that drywall work 20:59 far left door missing texture then the door in the middle left and right of it you can see the drywall seam. There is a lot of drywall issues all over to many to list. I would be embarrassed to post a video like this advertising your construction company. I counted like 30 things wrong but I was in the life and safety side before I retired at 24 for what I started online. My point is don't post a video bragging about your work when it looks like crap. I guess a fresh coat of paint can make crap look good.
The thing is (not trying to bash him) he didnt install the carpet the right way. He used a carpet positioning tool (ie. Knee kicker) instead of a power stretcher which voids all warranties on carpet. (Carpet has to be stretched 1% of its length, so for example his 31' drop would have to be stretched approximately 3.7 inches which a carpet positioning tool (knee kicker) can never achieve. Most installers use them still but only because it is generally faster. I know because I have been in Sales and Install for the past 11 years. That was one thing that put me off about this otherwise great video. Keep up the great work otherwise
I don't know why someone would give you a dislike this is great work and price! If you're in my area I would hire you for our basement complete renovation! 👍
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*edit* I'm now happily married, with 2 babies, my husband bought our home in 2022. I'm still a sucker for hair videos n clothing hauls.. my viewing preferences hasn't changed n YES I'd still totally binge watch these videos.
Haha! Glad to have you aboard! More videos coming soon!
omg same!
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Same here 🙋♀️
Merdos Cooper LITERALLY SAME
My dad was a carpenter and then a builder since he was 16 until he medically retired at the age of 64. Up until he was 60, he could still lift a full board of GIB to the ceiling, hold it with one hand, and nail it in with the other hand. The strongest man I knew, and he knew all the old-school tricks of the trade. He passed away last year, and I watched this whole vid, because it reminded me of all the projects my dad did and the pride he took in his work. The skill and detail taken in this reno is a credit to your company, and I hope that you continue to be successful in helping families make their dream homes become a reality, long into the future.
Wini Mott sorry for your loss. my grandpa also owned a construction company and he passed away in 2017.
RIP sounds like a godamn good american
Sorry for your sad loss Wini. May your dad rest in peace.
That old man strength is no joke. The old school men are slowly disappearing. I started construction in 82 at 13 years of age. Back then you worked and did quality work or the boss world pick you up buy the neck and throw you across the job sight. Not nice but effective.
My father was the same kind of tradesman, but he was a journeyman electrician. He had those Popeye forearms and had tremendous controlled strength. Growing up on a farm in the middle of the Great Depression was not for sissies and taught him the value of doing it correctly the first time.
Welcome back to another “why is this in my recommended” video. Solid video tho keep up the good work.
Tim Hogan I swear I see this comment everywhere
Oh actually I love timelaps videos. A lot of people do! In wich is something created or imroved. House renos, garden make overs, car detailing, houswifes cleaning their houses... Yeah I know we are crazy...
About how much could someone expect to pay for this type job? Roughly?
Lol. I enjoy it tho
Started off last fall 'not a builder' ... currently 'not bad at building' thanks to videos like this one.
Very encouraging. I'm almost at the point of seeing the light at the end of my completed reno tunnel.
I’m 15 and I’m really interested in having a job like this in the future. So happy this was recommended to me
Kurt 31 keep grinding look into what union you can join that does these type of jobs
Yup... You want to try and find a union job...
It's a cut throat business.
My dad hated the unions I recommend going independent but that is not everyones thing. It pays more to be independent
Alrik Anderson paying for your health insurance will delete any extra income as a independent.
Idk why this is on my recommended but “It worked out really well”
"turned out really nice"
“Really firm and solid.”
@@reliablytcg "and sturdy"
Only one video?! I was getting ready to binge watch your whole upload list 😩 very nice work!
Honestly
Same
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Y’all like this kind of stuff??? I can upload stuff like this
Same!!!
Phenomenal job! Finished basements are wonderful. They can be anything you want, a gym, a home office, a guest room, a play area. It's a great space to have.
Tornado/fallout shelter
The famous “renter’s beige”! I did not notice that all the houses I ever rented were beige, until I read a comment on another channel.
Leah Lamipeti hides dirt and minor damage well but it doesn’t look very nice
Elin Winblad I have to admit I tend to lean more towards to neutral tones myself! I’m a sucker for the beiges!
Leah Lamipeti I like neutral too but we repainted our contractor brown house (inside) to a very pale grey that compliments any decor change we might do. It’s beautiful with greens and blues as well as warm colors even pink. I can’t remember the shade but we must have picked the right shade it’s not too cool or too warm 😃 . Our personal taste of decor (and our tendency to rearrange the house every few months) meant the walls have to be and stay the same- blank slate
Omg my place I rent is beige same color 😂
I never understood this obsession americans have with this diarrhea color on the walls. And those nasty dirty looking carpets on the floor. It's like the default look of 90% of houses built in the US, diarrhea colored walls, white doors and dirty looking carpets, which are also very hard to clean and maintain.
no one:
youtube: wanna watch this contractor finish a basement?
me: yes
Yes. Because I live in TX so we don't have basements and I just live vicariously.
Yes. I live in Florida and we don’t have basements. I do have a garage though
High key might tell my dad about this opportunity. Lol people love time-lapsed videos like this and he's a master builder (has been doing carpentry and whatever else for a solid 22 years). He might not make bank, but it'd be satisfying to watch
I’m trying to finish my garage so I guess this is why it came up ol
Somehow it knew I was going to finish my own basement this winter.
Everyone talking about how they got this in they recommended but I dead ass looked it up-
Ajonai_ Army same tho
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This is art. This something you can take pride in when you get home after knowing what you accomplished. If I did this Id check up on my every couple months taking pride in knowing what I've created.
Take a drink every time he says “it worked out really well”!
4am W 😂
I would never get dehydrated 🤣
"OH FUCK!!"
I can't believe I just watched this entire video without stopping it. Very good job to all who worked on this project.
Carpeted basements are all fun and games until the sumppump fails
And then carpet is extremely quick and easy to remove, and cheap to replace.
Any flooring would need to be replaced
@@cm01 Porcelain tile, Acid stained concrete, Polished Concrete, and Ceramic tile will not need to be replaced if the basement floods.
That's cold 😨
@@shermansheets Acid stained concrete and polished concrete wouldn't get replaced likely because it's the foundation itself, that doesn't make it deal to get wet. Of course the water and shit wouldn't ruin it, but you'd still be fighting mold and stuff pretty hard since even polished concrete is still porous. As for the tile, it's the grout that'll get you for the same reason.
Just closed on my new house and came here looking for ideas to finish my basement. To see the process here, from start to finish was SO cool. Very well done. I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing.
One piece of advice that will help, install a drip ceiling instead of the drywall. I cannot tell you how many times I opened up my ceiling tiles to run more electric, computer network likes, cable, etc. would be impossible to do with a drywalled ceiling.
Already looks 20 years old with that texture, colour and carpet.
BMHS Kinda like that aesthetic to be honest, it gives this cozy feeling.
@@arthurmorgan3260 gives the feeling of sweet sweet asbestos lath and plaster.
Tristan Redman 😂
What do you mean? Looks like the place my family moved into brand new back in 2001- OH GOD I'M OLD
LMAOOOO GOOD ONE M8 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
amazing how he did all of this in just 23 minutes
You estupid
Gerardo Jaimes actually you are
@@NECROMANCER20 fax
I've seen one done in 10mins
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"end up screwing in the drywall to (through) the bottom of the ductwork". You had me till this. Adding another possible point of failure for the hvac. Now it'll always have some additional hole to contend with and cleaning the ducts will be just that much more pain in the ass. I would have been more impressed if you did a 2x2 ceiling grid instead of hanging drywall to keep this simple.
I thought that at first but I think he just meant that they framed exactly even with the ductwork, so that the drywall is literally touching the ductwork with no gap. (You can see that towards the beginning). I don't think he drilled holes into the ducts.
It would lower the ceiling even more.
The expansion and contraction of the ductwork will affect the drywall screws. Dust accumulation at the screws.
Ductwork is not designed to have screws inserted.
Alex Tomanovich he said he screwed the dry wall into the bottom of the ducts. If you watch the video you can see him doing it as well.
Cant believe he did that..
I’ve been remodeling a damaged house with my dad, we only have about this much left to go and I can’t wait to move in. This video makes me feel relief it’ll be done before I know it.
This video (I see it's 4 yrs old) was extremely awesome, informative and very well done. It looks great. I wish I could find someone like this locally. I was debating whether to get an unfinished basement (which I really don't need, but suddenly decided why not, I could just throw up some ship lap or whatever it's called. This makes me realize it's way too much involved, and for me not a good option. Priceless!
This makes me wanna be a general contractor looks very satisfying with a Big variety of work.
Greg Walker dusty dirty work ruin clothes
@@christianflores3437 Grow a pair of balls.....
Best part is 18:21. Your feet never changed position as he was vacuuming. Lol. Stayed shoulder width apart the entire time.
lol
i was thinking the same thing 😂
lmao he moonwalked
he has on the shoe glides so he doesn't mess the floor up. you slide around in them.
Just came across the video. You remind me of a contractor we’ve who builds 600k homes. He has a 3-5 year waiting list because of his attention to detail and quality of work. Your the only other contractor that I’ve came across that matches his level of experiences and care. Great 😊 job buddy! I remember helping my dad remodel our basement 40 years ago and I was hammering a nail in a stud. Now remember this is in the the early eighties when paneling was still in style. So my dad was just about to nail the fancy oak dark paneling to the 2 x 4 studs when he noticed I 🔨 hammered the bent nail in the stud. He looked at me with the stern look that I knew oh crap 💩 I’m going here it now look. He said son do you really think that’s expectable workmanship. Now remember, I’m fifteen. 🤷♂️ IDK, I have donkeys kong to play as soon as we hang these last few paneling. My response, no one’s going see the nail it’s be hidden by the paneling. My dads response was that in in thirty years when the next home owner remodels and decides to tear out the paneling he doesn’t want the next guy to say boy look at the crappy work this joker did. I still didn’t get his point quite that day but I pulled the nail for and hammered a new one in for the sake of being able to play donkey Kong. My dad passed on in 2012 but his importance of taking pride in your work has stuck with me and I have passed on that to my boys and they too take pride in their work as do my brother and my sisters boys and her daughters. They all would maybe their Grandpa proud. It’s the little things that count. Like the fold in the toilet paper roll. Yes we noticed, thanks for sharing and GodBless
I’m in the mood to build something after getting this in my recommended and watching this
No soundproofing insulation in the ceiling or channels for the drywall. That is going to suck.
i agree
You know I added that in my own place and i don't notice any difference at all not worth the $$
@@husher5142 I did Roxul Rockwool and though it helps with sharp noises (dropping small items) It does nothing for footsteps unfortunately.
I think special drywall is needed, not insulation mats. Home depot sells this drywall.
I am worried about those big windows. Imagine when it rains good, you gonna have a pool of water behind that window.
I didn’t realize how many codes my basement apartment breaks, lol 😅
No egress, no insurance coverage in case of fire. Giant risk for the rent.
My old apartment (2nd floor) had a light switch IN the shower 😆
Same😯😉
@@ElinWinblad noooo holy shit
@@ElinWinblad I'm shocked they did that
Thank you for your video! This was EXACTLY what I was looking for, as I need to do the same to my basement. This is simply gorgeous!
I'm going to do for you let me know I'm in Atlanta
@@martinezrenovacion2687 how much for 2000sqf 2 bed 1 bath like this but I want a small kitchen as well
Can I ask why no sound proofing was considered being installed on the ceiling? All that sound from upstairs is gonna annoy the new tenants!
The same tenants will be upstairs as well. The house it being rented to 1 tenant.
I would think they would use sound proofing insulation between the bedrooms and bathroom. It's the small things that make a big difference.
@@PimpSolja49 heh I still have asbestos insulation
@@PimpSolja49 privilege
Agreed. A bit of sound insulation between the rooms and in the ceiling would have made a huge difference to the comfort and livability of this space. Imagine trying to sleep in one of those rooms while people are walking around upstairs. Otherwise, a pretty good project.
I'm contemplating on finishing my basement...funny enough, the shape of this basement looks exactly like mine. This was a great video...I just wish the video was a bit slower. Great work, guys!
You can slow down the speed of the video
great job . 18:44 that laundry room needs cabinets under that counter for detergent and other supply storage. I would also add top cabinets above that counter. You can never have enough storage to stay organized !
I'm a small contractor in Louisiana and I think y'all did a very good job good craftsmanship thumbs up
Step one: Have a large basement that isn't being used for anything.
Funny that this was recommended to me. Because I have a basement like this.
Bluetenit same! i don’t usually watch vids like this either
Very common in the midwest
Mads Feierskov my basement is WAY crowded but my parents and I want to re-do it so we can use it for stuff
Mads Feierskov I HAVE A HUGE BASEMENT AND ATTIC BUT OUR AUNTIE WONT KET US GO IN THIER 😭😭
I learned about oil filters, train engines and basement building all thanks to youtube.
RUclips Recs, keeping men, men.
Comments on this video go one of two ways:
1.) “No idea how this got on my recommended, but watched the whole thing” (me too though..?)
And 2.) experts bashing all the subpar work this contractor has done that looks good to everyone non-experienced.
If you’re bored just read the comment section it’s spICy.
OMGGG I can’t imagine how much this costs! Excellent job! I love the way you describe everything in such detail! Thank you
Take a shot every time he says "very strong, very sturdy"
I'm drunk 🤦♂️
I vant yu tooo dye bfcose I isnt dnurk.
Haha. To funny.
Every single time he says “really”
@Frank L 😂😂😂😂😂
Great job, but damn. I would’ve insulated between the joists!
Not really sure why I’m watching this video but I enjoyed it 😂 thanks for sharing .
Thank you for doing a quality job! Your attention to detail and craftsmanship shows in this project. All of the contractors I hire I have to baby sit and be there while they're doing the job, otherwise, I'd have a door on my roof.
Wow love the time lapse, love the narration, love the before, during and after. Keep posting.
Note to self.... Buy home with finished basement lol. Great job 👍👍. Love the video
@9:48 you just screwed the ceiling drywall to the ducting. You're fired. 1: ducting isn't meant to hold any load other than itself. 2: due to the heat differential between the duct air and the room those cheap steal screws will form condensate and rust causing stains on the ceiling and eventually the screws will fail. Ideally all duct work would have at least 1 inch of air space or insulation between it and the drywall.
Spot on. I didn't even think about the staining from the screws due to condensation.
What is code on framing too? Looks like the studs are like 20-24" on center, is 16" on center not code or recommended?
Ok bob the builder
I am from Spokane, Wa! Had to finish watching this video just because of that.
Just really love people and companies that do quality work and pay attention to detail to get a final product that they would want for themselves if they were the customer. Great job!
Looked this up for tips on how to finish my own basement, infinitely overwhelmed lol
Same 😂
How is vapor being controlled from the outside in? Is there a barrier on the outside? The plastic vapor barrier prevents inward drying and can lead to moisture/mold.
Yeah exactly what I thought. It will be too late when you discover moisture had eaten up the concrete, the framing and the insulation and seeps through that last nylon barrier
Yep, 10 years they will be tearing this basement apart cause of mold accumulation inside the walls.
I was hoping they would use a roll on membrane for that bare concrete before the insulation.
And fiberglass insulation in a basement... Concrete is always cold and wet. They left an air gap, that is good. But a lot of thermal bridging with those studs.
If any moisture comes through the concrete (and it will), that plastic vapor barrier they put on outside of the insulation "to help sleep at night" will prevent any and all airflow from drying it out. The insulation will be mold-haven. A moisture barrier should have gone up on the outside of the wall, so if any moisture does come through the wall, it doesn't make it onto the insulation. No barrier of any kind would be better than what they did.
I've been remodeling house's for 35 years. You kids did a great job.
Now this is nice! I don’t have a basement but now I want one.
What I really appreciate is that everything turned out really well or really nice.
I’m about to take on a very similar project. I’m going to be doing it myself, which I’m a little nervous about, but this video gave me a lot of confidence. Watching the time-lapse was amazing to watch, and I’m so glad that you went back over and narrated all the steps. I can’t wait to get into my new home and start this project. Amazing job to you and your crew. Thank you!
hello, how did it go? did you do it?
@@angelgogogo hey! I did finally finish it, and it came out awesome! I did it all myself, except for the plumbing, I hired someone to finish the roughed in pipes. I went for an industrial pub look and I think I nailed it. I wish I could share photos on here haha I'm super proud of myself. Thank you for checking in, you gave me the confidence I needed!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739 awesome, congratulations!!
@@scottkoenigsmark5739that’s awesome. I’m planning to finish my basement as well but I have zero experience. I’ve only changed out appliances recently , done some demolition and minimal drywall work in the past so I’m nervous 😬😅
Born, raised, live in Florida and here I am watching a basement remodel
Vapor barrier on the INSIDE of insulation in a basement? Can you explain that logic?
Also, screwing drywall to the vent ducts is definitely not okay.
I thought the same... Screwing drywall to ductwork....Mike Holmes would not be pleased at all!!!!
Yuriy Rusko still applies just like regular the hot and cold would still be coming from the same place. i personally would use a 2 inch thick foam insulation board and then an r-15 faced insulation roll for a basement because the foam boards are anti rot and would create a very good waterbarrier considering any crack would leak and potentially make the insulation all moldy
@@swizzopguwop7883 Upstairs, the moist air is coming from inside the warmed house, and is met with cold air from outside. The vapor barrier prevents moisture from getting into the wall cavity.
In the basement, everything is reversed, with the moisture coming in through the foundation. Hence any moisture barrier should be placed directly on the foundation wall, to protect the insulation.
If you're using rigid insulation that acts as its own moisture barrier, then it goes right on the foundation wall and you don't have a problem.
@@swizzopguwop7883 You got it right pal! Snug-fitting 2" rigid insulation is the way to go. Allows for air transfer and breathing. And any moisture can be solved with a dehumidifier. No risk of mold.
I would even say the r-15 is overkill. If you get the rigid panels cut in well.
As for the water barrier aspect, though, rigid insulation will do nothing to prevent water seepage (apart from not getting wet as you note). That's a problem that needs to be addressed outside the home.
I just ripped out a wall covered in black mold in my basement that had insulation, plastic vapor barrier and drywall on top. There was mold everywhere between the plastic and the backside of the drywall. After taking out the wall down to the concrete wall there is no moisture on the wall. So that plastic vapor barrier against the drywall created a place for condensation to build up with no airflow for it to dry. Wish I could upload a photo to show you. Like previous comment, you need rigid insulation, then studs then drywall. Plastic next to drywall will trap moisture against the drywall and not letting it dry.
I’m just wondering what’s gonna happen when it rains with those widows is it all just gonna pool up or is there some sort of drain?
Lightning McQueen i legit was wondering the same. The lowest point of ground exterior of that house goes straight to a window doesn’t sound smart to me
You dig a few inches below the bottom of the window and dig the ground a slight slant away from the house so that it drains below and away from the windows. Usually gravel is used on the ground in front of the window for drainage.
Nikki Hurst that makes sense
@@darlingnikki778 I was about to ask same question. It depends on type of the ground, how good it absorbs the water, how often it rains and how much at a time. Also I haven't seen any rebars in concrete. Some one cut the corners. It will crack over time. Damp imminent.
Usually there is a drain and it is tied into the weeping tile. No mention of it in vid, but hopefully that was the way it was done.
looks great but why 24" on center walls? screws into ductwork? also double vapor barrier will create condensation in between and mold will grow on paper (i learned this the hard way....)
I don't even understand why 24 inches o.c. is even acceptable as a construction standard. Everytime I see a garage leaning to one side its built to that spec.
@@jonm700 what difference does that make? I can see a kid running into that wall and making a hole through it very easily....
Acousticpick well shit I hope that’s your dumb ass kid running into the wall hard enough to run through it
Framing a structural wall in a garage 24 in on Center is Criminal that being said in a basement like this the walls are not load bearing therefore 24 inch on Center uses less materials and allows more surface area for insulation. Also the framing under drywall is not intended to prevent running children from bashing their head through
You've inspired me to do my basement finish myself. With the exception of the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Thanks for the cideo.
Being a home inspector when I saw the video thumbnail of before and after, I thought alright let's see if they actually install an egress. Good job!
why install an egress window?
@@bboy232 must have 2 exits atleast Minimum width of opening 20 in. Minimum height of opening 24 in. Minimum net clear opening: 5.7 ft. Maximum height from floor 44 in... if a fire were to happen at the stairs you need a way a way out the original window dimensions were far too small and too high to escape.
@@bboy232 It's a fire escape,you have to have it by law.
Every bedrooms must have a window big enough for ppl to get out in case of fire.
My first thought was, never mess with foundation wall. Then, I hope proper drainage is put where they had to put the windows.
NYC has a lot of homeowners who do illegal basement conversions... Without obtaining permit.
Looks fantastic, but what stops the concrete foundation from absorbing ground water and sweating it behind the fiberglass? Is there a vapor barrier on the outside of the foundation? I think I would have done xps foam board over the concrete walls.
You would have been correct in doing so. They did it wrong pretty much completely.
Not only that, but carpet directly over the concrete. I hope there is some sort of vapor barrier below the slab. I would have used some sort of dimple subfloor to keep an air gap, then T&G OSB on top, then finish flooring... Much more costly but keeps moisture and mold away
I wonder how much did all this cost . including the materials
This is what hard work looks like. I bet your clients were happy ASF
I would add insulation to the interior walls for sound barrier
That’s really not a common thing.
No-one adds insulation to interior walls, its a complete waste of money.
Thicker 5/8" drywall and sealing the perforations (outlets and switches) is what would've provided more sound mitigation; more mass + air sealing = less kinetic energy transfer.
Drop dead gorgeous! You must be so proud of your work. This is just amazing, I would love a basement like this.
Heck yeah right. Not the sterio type of a basement all creepy. This is such a beauty
@@LizM0888 Makes a nice home for the centipedes and spiders. They'll love the dark area under the steps! Dont ever open that door without a can of Raid in the other! lol
Wow!! Absolutely beautiful work!! I wonder how much this cost?
50k
RUclips recommended this to me as we are buying a house right now in Spokane Valley with a semi finished basement that just needs a little work. Great job!
Very well done. The pride you take in your work shows.
A general contractor that installs carpet is something you wouldn’t expect
Amazing job - the style is opposite my style but I,ve never had a contractor or worker do such a good job and even go the extra mile with attention to detail and even vacuuming!
Thanks for putting the wall so close to the furnace. Makes it really easy to replace them. Dumcuff
How much does this add to the property also how much would this cost somebody to get done?
1000 feet...50,000 value...cost...50,000...rental income...500.00..roa...100 months...and a pain in the ass sharing your house
@@erikcable1755 2 bedrooms for only 500? Seems low but even in your scenario 8 years to get your money back (8-9% ROI) passively.
@@erikcable1755 The basement wasn't finished out to be it's own rental unit (no kitchen). It's extra living space to make the whole house a larger rental property. With the basement finished, it's probably now a 5 BR, 2.5 or 3 Bath home.
@@88KeysIdaho its not included in the overall square footage of the house
@@daviepageviews4521 I'm not sure what you mean? Basements don't count in the square footage total? They do where I live, as long as they're finished space.
Makes me wanna learn how to build stuff lol
D Hibbz Don’t learn from this video if you do😊
Same!! Just got myself a measuring tape and drill 😅 haha jk
All the skills needed can be easily learned. Just a matter of taking your time, planning, and doing.
@@chriszeien9112 Do you have like a list of things to learn?
He did a great job but the client has awful taste in paint colors.
It’s not that bad. It’s great for messy tenants and trust me MOST tenants are messy.
It's meant to be NEUTRAL. Earthy tones are cool. I like it. 👍
Speak for yourself kid, absolutely nothing wrong with that color.
Sanghamitra Gautam I hate the popcorn paint style. Could go for new style like today.
Sanghamitra Gautam not really it’s a basic color that is compatible with a lot of others and makes the rooms look bigger
“Very strong very sturdy”
Also Spokane repping!
Also to add finsihed basements are my favorites parts of the house
When you said folding table I thought how does that table fold up. Lol
The Cynic folding clothes u brick
20:59 all drywall joints look like this?
Yeah, that's some pretty bad drywall right there!
I saw it too, plus some more places like at the side of the toilet 19.46 if you can see it in video in reality should be even more visible.. I think that ceilings should look also quite bad, because paints are too shiny.. From the place where i am from after plastering the lines we always plaster the whole surface.
Plaster joins will always look worse on a camera, as you are usually using brighter than normal lights, and shooting from a bit of an angle which casts shadows that look like canyons. On the other hand it could have been a bit better but it is a rental/investment property so few people pay for gold standard work.
@@DavesIneosGrenadier So you're telling us that that was the best job possible? Like a lot of people that watch these videos, we all have experience. I've been doing this for close to 20 years and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed in the level of work seen in the video. Whether it is an investment/rental property every job should be completed as if it was your own space. If you're not going to give the job 110% why do it? It's these contractors I see all the time screwing things up. I'm thankful for these guys to be honest. Keeps me busy year round. As far as your comment about lighting and angles, does your home look like that? Do you see every drywall joint?
@@judgelpf2488 I did see joints but I made them redo it
"That worked out really nice" should be the title of the video
I was just thinking that.lmao how many times do you think he said that?
Yeah, that would work out really nice
If moisture comes in behind the wall and reaches the wood, it needs to dry to the interior. With poly on it, it can't, so mold is more likely to grow with poly.
If they had sealed the basement walls prior to insulation would this still be an issue? Or would you still get mold/rot from interior moisture penetrating the drywall?
Agree it actually is worse adding the poly on top
It is a bad idea to have a vapor barrier on both sides of the insulation. You are almost guaranteed to hold moisture in the summer and winter.
True, but the way he did it is fine, the poly isn’t against the concrete and from what I remember when I was building houses back in 08-10 that way is correct if not overkill. We usually only polyed the space between the ceiling and attic, since like he said, the paper is considered a vapor barrier.
That is not the correct way to insulate a basement. Need to start with foam. Do polyiso boards with all seams taped behind the studs or closed cell spray foam. And then do a batt insulation in the stud Bay on top of the foam ( flash and batt)
The frame rate of the camera made it look like the guy that was vacuuming was sliding across the floor
I turned my basement into a 1 bedroom apt. Added a bathroom and kitchen. That rental income covered my mtg. I lived for free and someone else paid for my home! I would never rent! But i love renters.
They first bedroom he showed is literally my dream room
Some of the best work I've ever seen. Your attention to detail was great. How long did the entire job take from beginning to end? Also the average cost on this project was?
I cannot speak for the cost on this project but, we finished off ours late last year. Obviously it’s hard to tell for sure but, by my estimation our basement is very close to what this was. We did a few things a little different but, all said and done we spent just over 22k. We only had to have one egress window cut because on the backside of the basement it is a walk out. Also that was with my brother in law and myself doing 85% of the work ourselves.
@@Ces999919822What state are you located in? I want to do something similar as well. I don’t have nearly as much experience as these guys or you and your brother. But I want to assist someone in transforming my basement into an apartment. My basement is similar to the one in the video as well with an exit to the backyard.
Is it around the same pricing no matter what state you’re in or does code regulations play a part in how expensive it’ll get state to state?
@@ania3663 that’s a tough question because we bought all the materials prior to this massive inflation we’re all dealing with now. I’m in Missouri, so prices run right around average here. I’m sure if you’re in places like NY and California, it could be more pricey. The other thing to take into account is the tools. I already had all the tools before I started this project, so all I needed was the materials. Definitely call the city or county inspector where you live and they’ll gladly share with you all the code requirements. Good luck.
My god this makes me mad jealous. I wish I had the handy skills to do this kind of work. I hate that I don't know how to do any of this.
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Get a job as a general laborer and learn! It's an amazing field if you like working physically
I sat and watched this whole video. You did your thing!
Rentals need hardwood floors due to messy renters, other than that it’s a good project
@I_Said_ OU812 at the beginning of the video
Yeah, renters will likely tear that place up. Esp with drywall.
@I_Said_ OU812 - It's not a separate basement rental, it's two additional bedrooms and a "family" room for the renters of the entire house who have a large family.
Agreed!
Carpets have a life % like hardwood floors. In about 10-15 years it will be all replaced
@10:15 when you screw sheetrock directly to the duct work, what happens when condensation from the a/c starts to mold the sheetrock?
They dont care....they wont live in it. Im sure those big ass windows leak wonderfully too
If your duct work is condensating then you have 2 problems. 1 where you have inproper hot and cold zones which really should never happen in the basement given the ac runs and the heater runs at different times. The other is your system condenser at the main unit isn't properly functioning. With that being said, he should have added some backer blocks in key areas so you are not directly running a screw into the duct itself....tht is sloppy and lazy.
@@Myeyeofthebeholder You dont understand how window wells work and how they are designed to drain based on your comment.
@@williscooper7750 oh i know how they are designed to work. Doesnt mean they wont leak.
imagine constructing a brand new basement to add THAT paint and carpet
What’s wrong with it?
🤣🤣🤣 its not that bad...it makes the place look warm and inviting
They wanted it too look similar to the upstairs...?
And that counter and sink...
Pretty much all new homes have the same ol paint color and carpet or some linoleum and those horrible blinds that break so easily. It's all very simple and boring. Charm is out of style for some reason. Maybe it coast too much🤷♀️
Wow, and I was looking on how to add wall inside my den for extra bedroom... this is what came up.
You guys did amazing transformation....
I wish my parents basement I used to live I was done better. I had a massive dehumidifier, those little containers that capture moisture. Yet the carpet always felt wet, the clothes in my drawers always felt wet, behind and under all furniture was moldy, and anything in my closet got moldy. It was a nightmare
That's how it was with my parents basement to the point where they had to get it redone.
That can lead to some really awful health conditions. I’m glad you didn’t mention any chest infections or asthma that could have easily arose (among other things)
Wonder what a project like this would cost? All of it start to finish
30k-50k depending on what you want
If you don’t need a sump pump and depending on where you live if you don’t need drainage dug out. You can get some one to at least frame and do electrical and plumbing for about 7K if you bid it all out and act as your own GC. From there you can buy and set the drywall plus paint for another 2-3K if you do that part yourself.
If you need HVAC and a new unit installed to handle the space you can add about another 10K to the job.
My basement is 1700sqft and to have someone only frame and run the electrical with hvac was about 10K.
Oh man, that looks great. Wish you were in the KCMO area.
Beautiful basement, so important to keep the moisture out of it too, my grandparents have a finished basement, the house was built in 74', but they never kept it adequately de-humidified, now it just smells musty as hell down there and probably without a doubt has some mold. It definitely smells better now that I hooked their de-humidifier up to the sump-pump so they don't have to worry about emptying it all the time or getting lazy and not doing so. But the damage is definitely already done.
When you put down the drywall frame, do you put anything under the wood to prevent it from rotting? Like a foam/plastic layer? Is it resting directly on the cement?
For the frame use pressure treated wood for wood that directly contacts the concrete floor. Any finishing trim, use plastic
good job.
I am curious how much did it cost ?
a lot
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What was the cost to do this? I want to add a bedroom and bathroom to my basement.
I have a finished basement thats almost like a house underground, it was built in 1957 and it has a living room, bathroom with shower, kitchen, old wallpaper, a bedroom, wood flooring, and a workspace. I love my basement and its really cozy down here.
When ya going to upload you next renovation project.....??? Love this Renovation project in this video, keep up the good work. 👍👍
Screwing into a hvac duct to hang Sheetrock is not ok , double vapor barrier is not ok....
i was searching for this, lol
You think they care look at that drywall work 20:59 far left door missing texture then the door in the middle left and right of it you can see the drywall seam. There is a lot of drywall issues all over to many to list. I would be embarrassed to post a video like this advertising your construction company. I counted like 30 things wrong but I was in the life and safety side before I retired at 24 for what I started online. My point is don't post a video bragging about your work when it looks like crap. I guess a fresh coat of paint can make crap look good.
It doesn't look like moisture resistant drywall in the bathroom either and I'm no expert.
Yep! Just posted the very same things before I read this comment.
@Mykel Hardin It ABSOLUTELY is. And this has been known for at least 2 decades.
Very nice clean work, I'm impressed that you did not use sub-trades eg. carpet installers, tapers. Pull up your pants and keep up the good work!
Should've on the carpet!
The thing is (not trying to bash him) he didnt install the carpet the right way. He used a carpet positioning tool (ie. Knee kicker) instead of a power stretcher which voids all warranties on carpet. (Carpet has to be stretched 1% of its length, so for example his 31' drop would have to be stretched approximately 3.7 inches which a carpet positioning tool (knee kicker) can never achieve. Most installers use them still but only because it is generally faster.
I know because I have been in Sales and Install for the past 11 years. That was one thing that put me off about this otherwise great video. Keep up the great work otherwise
I don't know why someone would give you a dislike this is great work and price! If you're in my area I would hire you for our basement complete renovation! 👍
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