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Tips on finishing your basement
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We are working to make sustainable living the norm• We are an environmental charity that helps people live
sustainably• Our current focus is on climate change through residential
energy efficiency and storm water management• Many of our services offered as a social enterprise• Serving Waterloo Region since 1999
Funding: Our funding comes from local partners, contracts, grants, client fees and your donations
REEP Green Solutions
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PHILIP DRADER
Home Energy
Coach
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Tips on finishing your basement
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• Design / building code• What to do before drywall• Walls• Ceiling• Floor• Questions?
Our AGENDA
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General design considerations
• get a permit
• storage
• soundproofing
• pre-existing plumbing
• minimum heights and room sizes
• electrical load
• energy efficiency
• ductwork
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Design of bathrooms
• minimum size
• electrical
• pump-up system
• ventilation needs
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Design of bedrooms
• exit requirements
• floor space and storage space
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Design of basement apartment
Code dictated:
Many elements of the code in play
Local building code official will help
Handouts available
Too in-depth for this talk – Sorry!
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Before finishing basement
Avoid moisture inyour basement
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Before finishing basement
• Gas line for BBQ
• Drain for main floor clothes washer pan
• Run wires
• Run central vac piping
• Seal duct connections
• Install balancing valves in ductwork
• Replace galvanized water pipes
• Install outside hose bibs
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Before finishing basement
• Sound-proof floors • Strengthen floor joists and
sub-floor if planning tile floors• Insulate floors if planning
heated floors • Replace cross-bracing if removed • Don't insulate over waterlines on
outside walls (move them)
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Wall considerations
• space available
• how much insulation & type
• wood or steel studs?
• stud spacing
• plan for a flood
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Ceiling considerations
• spray foam joist header
• soundproof
• double drywall
• insulate cold room ceiling too
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Floor considerations
• insulation
• waterproofing
• drainage gap
• levelness
• flood-proof
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Questions?
What 3 things would you like more details on?
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Overview
1. Get a permit
2. Spend enough time on the design
3. Design and build for the future
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Future Home Energy Coach presentations & open houses
March 5 How to make good window choices
Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Open House 2—3:30 p.m.
REEP House for Sustainable Living20 Mill St., Kitchener Register in advance: reepgreen.ca
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ANNOUNCING
Home Energy 101
An informal online course that teaches step-by-step you about how to make your home energy efficient.
Find a mix of videos and blog posts at:
reepgreen.ca/HomeEnergy101
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Put our coach to work for you
To book an orientation or a home energy evaluation
Learn more
Use sign up sheet at the front!
Call 519-744-9799 > Press 1
Email [email protected]
reepgreen.ca/HomeEnergyCoach
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Thank you to our core funders
Thank you to our partners