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The basement is usually devoted to warehouse space and unfinished, but we can recover this lost space giving it a proper termination and some decorative touches. There are many options for remodeling basements, choose which suits our interests and to match the overall decor.

The basement construction must meet certain requirements, depending on the use to which they will give, pantry, guest bedroom, living room, playroom, etc. Construction should be adapted to the house and landscape characteristics.

Tips for decorating a basement:

One way to do the decor is lightweight building system using a dry installed, which is performed quickly and allows us to place partition walls, ceilings, coatings, etc. Install electrical service, water heater.

It is generally used to be earmarked for social areas. Depending on the size, we can install one or more rooms there. A living room, a games room, music room, a bar, are the most common options. They are ideal for entertaining without disturbing the atmosphere of home. In this space, also located a bath, we can even place a kitchenette, for not using the stove top.

Other destinations that can give you is to cover functions that the rest of the house does not pose a space like a library, a gym, office. One of the natural destination for a basement, is to serve champagne, allowing storage at rest, darkness and temperature unchanged throughout the year.

To make the decoration of this area, we carefully plan our project, to be conducted in the best way, with minimum expense and in the shortest time possible, avoiding unnecessary work that disturbs the normal operation of the home. To do this, the first thing we do is inspect construction conditions thereof, identify likely conditions, the presence of moisture and services, etc. Then, take measurements and noting the presence of construction elements such as columns, pipes, wiring, heating systems, etc.

The finish, as we said, can be light work, reducing labor time and discomfort.

Finally we will ensure that the decor is in keeping with the rest of the house, to generate a comprehensive sense.

The presence of windows in the basement, means a supply of air and natural light that make the environment livable and welcoming. The basement windows security is very important both in terms of theft, as in the possible leakage of water from outside. A good window in the basement can create warm, also for decorating the space.

The basement windows security:

There are many ways to enhance security in basement windows.

• Replacement windows: when basement windows are not sufficient to enlighten and properly ventilate the space, we proceed to substitute other more appropriate. To do this, remove the existing window and install the new one. Work is needed for this procedure. And it is very likely need the expertise to work. We can sometimes replace a window of equal size but more efficient, allowing a greater influx of light and air.

• The windows and the rain: One of the most common problems of the basement windows is often the entry of storm water. This is because often, basements are underground, and the windows are at the surface, so that any heavy rainfall can overflow, causing a flood in the basement.

To avoid this, we must make a constant maintenance to our windows, and install a drain system to prevent accumulation of water in front of the window, or have a slope in the opposite direction to the window. They should also have weather stripping to keep out the wind in the cold months.

• Basement windows must be strong and secure to prevent theft. These windows are at ground level, so they are a point of choice for thieves. To increase security in basement windows, cover up windows with security locks. We can install locks for windows, which must have quick release mechanism for emergencies. Electric blinds provide a security solution nice and modern.

• When choosing windows to basements, we will ensure that they meet certain requirements, such as to allow escape in case of accidents. Those are safe to theft. Do not allow the entry of water from outside. That is attractive and allows good ventilation and lighting, this gives us greater energy efficiency.