In order for the basement to be transformed into a living room, or to assign it a special and unique use, it will be necessary for it to contain certain key functional elements. For this, the space must be compliant and adequate for everyday living.
According to recommended home remodeling Fort Collins contractors, basement flooding is a common risk. One of the most common operations, during a basement remodeling process, should be the adequate hydro-insulation of the room (floor and walls), to prevent water infiltration.
Given the high-pressure differences, compared to the other rooms of the house, it will be necessary to set up a complete system of waterproofing or reduction of hydrostatic pressures, which, moreover, prevents the formation of humidity and, consequently, of mold, as well as sudden thermal changes and the appearance of health problems. You will find, on the market, many construction materials that will help you in this regard.
A properly performed waterproofing can prevent the possibility of destroying the structure of the walls and the floor, infiltration of water inside the building and the appearance of moisture and moisture-related problems (mold, improper quality of the air, etc.), damage to the point of uselessness of the stored objects, as well as damage to the resistance structure of the construction.