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Old October 22nd, 2009, 07:12 AM
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Thanks, Bismarck Jack!

Now that the "outside" work is done, I'm back downstairs finishing the basement. I thought I saw some posts where you were doing the same thing. I'll start another thread regarding some questions/issues I'm facing.

Thanks again for the kind words!
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Old October 22nd, 2009, 07:16 AM
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Basement yes. that was an ongoing project, but the payoff was great. we enjoy spending time down there. and when we have family over, the kids go down there and the adults can now relax upstairs and on the deck. Good luck and keep posting as i will be able to check now and then. I am in Germany at the moment, soon to be in Kosovo. Had just a few minutes to check the forum.

Feel free to ask questions. I am no pro, but i have learned the lessons and may have some useful insight.
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Old October 23rd, 2009, 05:52 AM
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Funny. my basement is my last project too
But its more just to insulate, clean & organize

Insulating the area underneath can help keep the room warmer
Not sure where you are located?
Sunrooms are great, the triangle windows really make it look better - $$ well spent
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Old October 23rd, 2009, 05:59 AM
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Dave, I'm in sunny Buffalo- actually, it's raining today!

Thanks for the props and the insulation suggestion. I'll get something under there before I close it up.
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Very nice, I do like the triangle windows
I built a ~16x16 sunroom that faces South
2 walls of windows/glass doors & 6 skylights
8' warp-around deck to a hot tub
I'm in the process of siding now - the whole house

Trex is well known for falling apart
Did you insulate it all?
I used R19 in tha walls & R38 in the ceiling, R15 on the floor (cement pad)
I also put in an LVL & opened ~12' of wall into the kitchen
Something to think about doing with your windows

What are you doing at the bttom - the OSB board showing?



Very clean job!
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Old March 2nd, 2010, 05:05 AM
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Nice work, I really like the skylights.

At the base of the exterior walls I finished it off down to grade with Hardy Board, and then house wrap, but then winter came......well, we haven't quite decided whether to finish that part off with a stone veneer type finish, or add a wrap-around deck, which would negate the need to finish the bottom.

Once this blasted snow melts and spring finally arrives, we'll get back out there and make some decisions. Either way, the room is a huge hit with the wife and me, and we love sitting out there with coffee and the paper soaking up the sun. I may someday bust out the rear window of the house, insert a header, and open her up to the rest of the living area......

So many projects, so little time.....now, back to the basement where the drywall finishing awaits......!
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