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TripleSafe™ Sump Pump
Because this basement had moisture issues in the past, the homeowners wanted to protect it with a new TripleSafe™ sump pump that has battery backup in case of power outages during a rain storm.
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PowerBrace™ Support Beams and Spray Foam
In order to ensure the stability of the foundation, our team installed 10 PowerBrace™
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Bathroom Area Before
A toilet in the basement is common in old Minnesota basements. The family would like to create a full bath here to use after workouts and saunas in the basement.
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Dehumidifier Before
In the past, the homeowners needed to constantly have a dehumidifier running to mitigate humid temperatures and musty smells in the basement. Our foundation support and basement finishing systems will ensure that the family can use this space comfortably.
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Sauna Area Before
The homeowners would like this space to be comfortable enough for a work out and sauna afterwards.
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Stairs to Basement Before
The stairs leading to the basement were steep and in need of rebuilding.
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Plumbing and Sewage Reworked
With the new plan for the full bath, our team reworked the water and sewage to including.
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Finished Ceiling Tiles
The drop basement ceiling tiles are fully compatible with our Total Basement Finishing™ system. They are finished with crown molding at the wall for a classic look that pulls the design together.
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Framing for the Ceiling Tiles
Our team recommends dropped ceilings in basements so that important wiring and plumbing can be easily accessed.
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Basement Stairs Leading Outdside
The family wanted to keep a separate entrance to the basement via the outside but the stairs needed an upgrade. Our team rebuilt them so they are up to code and safe to use.
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Stairs After
Our team rebuilt and finished the stairs for easier entrance to the basement space.
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Room Refinished
Here, our team installed wall panels and painted them to create a new basement bedroom.
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Molding and Lighting
Our team installed PVC molding to go with Total Basement Finishing™ water and mold resistant basement finishing materials.
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Gained Bathroom Space
Although there was a toilet in the existing basement, if wasn't very private. The home owners now have a proper bathroom with sink and shower.
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Mahogany MillCreek Flooring™
The homeowners opted for our MillCreek Flooring™ in the mahogany color. This flooring is inorganic, and durable, resistant to water damage and wear-and-tear.
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Exposed Brick In Laundry Room
The family now has a designated laundry room. They chose to leave some of the brick exposed throughout various places in the basement, like behind the washtub here.