AKB: I need finished basement ideas: pics of my space included
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Per 2018 International Residential Code, I believe that any dedicated bedroom that you construct has to have its own egress window but you need to check with your local building inspectors to determine how they interpret the code. They might allow the bedroom to be constructed elsewhere.
I like @Midnighter 's baravarian pub idea, but that space with the window might be the only place you can locate a dedicated bedroom, unless you go to the expense of adding another egress window in the bedroom space ($$$). Unfortunately, if you close off that recessed area with a wall+door for the bedroom, you will effectively lose natural light to the remainder of the basement unless you install welled-windows elsewhere.
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I like @Midnighter 's baravarian pub idea, but that space with the window might be the only place you can locate a dedicated bedroom, unless you go to the expense of adding another egress window in the bedroom space ($$$). Unfortunately, if you close off that recessed area with a wall+door for the bedroom, you will effectively lose natural light to the remainder of the basement unless you install welled-windows elsewhere.
Egress Window Requirements | IRC Code for Fire Safety
Egress window requirements ensure that homes meet the International Residential Code for fire safety exits in basement level living spaces. Read more here.
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Make Sure Your Basement Meets Egress Code
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No drop ceiling. Just the long room at $10 per ft votech style would be 4K+. Big Pete’s gonna have to hump some drywall
My loophole may be if you don’t install a closet, not a BR, but I’ve been wandering around for a few hours with a tape measure. I’m installing a pool table first room right of stairs.Per 2018 International Residential Code, I believe that any dedicated bedroom that you construct has to have its' own egress window but you need to check with your local building inspectors to determine how they interpret the code. They might allow the bedroom to be constructed elsewhere.
I like @Midnighter 's baravarian pub idea, but that space with the window might be the only place you can locate a dedicated bedroom, unless you go to the expense of adding another egress window in the bedroom space ($$$). Unfortunately, if you close off that recessed area with a wall+door for the bedroom, you will effectively lose natural light to the remainder of the basement unless you install welled-windows elsewhere.
Egress Window Requirements | IRC Code for Fire Safety
Egress window requirements ensure that homes meet the International Residential Code for fire safety exits in basement level living spaces. Read more here.www.egresswindows.com
Make Sure Your Basement Meets Egress Code
Drywall is easy. I recommend buying a drywall hoist capable of lifting 4' x 10' (5/8" thick) panels. You can buy a good quality new one on eBay or Amazon for $165 or a used one for $100 - $125 and resell it after you're done. It is cheaper than renting one and makes installation easier, faster and more accurate. You can use it for the ceiling and the upper half of your walls without any assistance except for getting the panels downstairs. I'd pay an extra delivery fee and have the drywall supplier carry them downstairs.
You can do the drywall finishing yourself as well. Just search YouTube for videos by Myron Ferguson and invest in some quality knives and trowels (in varying lengths) and you'll be a semi-pro in no time.
Here's a good one that I must have watched 20+ times before I started. I'm now really good, but am out of projects. If we lived closer, I'd come tape and do a Level 5 finish for you, but we're not proximal.
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He would be handy for helping lift the 4x10 panels onto the hoist. IF you go sans hoist, you'll need another Pete.....two to lift and hold while you screw it in place.Thx, but I have big pete
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The Code Writers are ahead of you. They use the term "sleeping room"..... if a dedicated space has a bed in it, it's a sleeping room, with or without a closet. They're sneaky that way.
Yes, and you retain access to that overhead space. My home has separate plumbing shutoffs for several zones in my upper two levels (as well as outside faucets), one of the reasons I personally installed drop down throughout my finished basement.
Somehow we have 2 queen beds laying around. Gotta use them. Shelters dont like queens, too much space I guess
I have ideas of a similar thing if we ever finish our basement. We would call the basement lounge area a Rathskeller (sounds familiar, right?) and the corner table thing is called a Stammtisch.Window nook perfect for a Bavarian style breakfast/beer drinking nook...
. https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-a-stammtisch/
I agree the crappy Armstrong drop ceiling tiles look terrible.
maybe...but by the time you put in those panels (or pay to decrease access requirements) the owner may have defeated the purpose. A lot depends on what is already there. today, there are drop ceilings that look nice...like this board and batten looking option:
This look is really nice. You could get a similar look by cutting drywall into squares and using cheap trim pieces to hold it in place. If done properly, would give you easy access to any plumbing or electrical when necessary.
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