It's no secret that a properly finished basement increases the value of your home and also adds living space. It's important to finish your basement the right way in order to get the most out of it and enjoy it.
The first thing that you need to do is to get rid of the original material in the basement if it's fiber-insulated stud-frame walls. This is because this type of material can allow mold to grow and thrive in your home, since the core of the sealed stud-frame walls is prone to letting moisture and humidity into it. This makes it rot from the inside out and you may end up with an expensive problem.
This eventuality is even more likely for houses in humid areas, as any basement remodeling company will tell you.
It's also a bad idea to finish your basement floors with carpet because it can also absorb moisture and get destroyed by it. That said, the best materials to use for your basement are foam wall systems and engineered subfloor systems. These aren't permeable to water, and they also allow for efficient drainage to take place in case any water and humidity makes its way into your basement. Consider using these to refinish your basement and you can enjoy a safe and comfortable basement for your home.
