An unfinished basement with its concrete floor and exposed joists may seem dreary and cold.
Unfinished basement concrete walls.
Typical causes of basement moisture problems.
Vapor retarders such as foundation waterproofing and polyethylene slow down this process.
In case yours is bare we have had some unfinished basement ideas.
If basement walls are originally brick instead of poured concrete leave them as is for a chic loft like look.
Existing pipes that run along the inside of concrete basement walls a common issue often create another problem.
In a basement vapor can diffuse from the wetter ground through concrete walls and floors toward the dryer basement interior.
But in reality it is an enormous blank canvas just waiting for your inspired ideas and artistic vision.
Tip a wall up with the bottom plate against the wall.
If the floor joists are sagging or there s ductwork in the way you may have to lift the top of the wall in first and slide the bottom plate into place.
If the floor joists are sagging or there s ductwork in the way you may have to lift the top of the wall in first and slide the bottom plate into place.
Concrete walls could be covered with faux brick treatment.
The basement plays a significant role as home s foundational structure.
Moreover you obviously see the exposed joists concrete floors and ceiling pipes in your lower level.