World Famous Comics: Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro)
Remodeling a Basement (Build Like A Pro)
By: Roger German Publisher: Taunton Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Format: Illustrated Label: Taunton Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 176 Publication Date: April 01, 2004 Release Date: April 01, 2004
Product Description: Finishing a basement is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to increase living space in a home. This book helps readers visualize the vast possibilities that exist for this challenging space, and go about the remodeling process in an organized and efficient way. Roger German, a basement remodeling pro, covers every step, from the physically demanding "dirty work" to the rewarding finishing touches. He shows how to deal with a basement's special challenges, such as moisture problems and framing against concrete floors and walls, and gives instructions on pumping water up and out from basement baths and laundry rooms.
dull. Too much theory, not enough specifics There is great detail spent on how to put silicone in a crack in block cement, however a nice page of dimensions for doors, clearances to adjust for carpet, and advanced framing is just glossed over.
Too much about the basics of every part, not enough for what i was looking for (really more or less suggestions on how close to put lights, and dimensions for framing, and tips for drywall hanging).
Excellent for basement finishing This is THE best book for remodeling a basement. From the planning stages to the finishing touches, it covers everything well. The professional-tips were a very useful feature that distinguishes this book from the others on the subject. It also provides succint building codes for some sections and an estimated materials list that was dead-on accurate for me. If you only buy one book for basement remodeling... choose this one.
Best I've Seen One of the best books I've seen on basement finishing. Great helpful tips on building soffits and finishing sheetrock. Great pictures and text written by a guy that has done hundreds of basements and offers lots of first hand knowledge.
I agree with Zembian I agree with Zembian...I am very familiar with almost all of Tauntons publications. I have a subcription to FInehomebuilding, both print and online and I have lost count of the books I have from them. This book needs to be updated with the latest basement finishing techniques they promote as best and most current.
I actually finished a basement (lots of complexities) in my last property with FH recommended Rigid insulation against the wall and then built the wall an inch or two off the wall with 2x4s and insulated with Fiberglass no vapor barrier which is what they recommend now, it worked wonderfully. I am now about to finish another basement in my new property and was surprised myself to see this book used outdated techniques.
I will say however, there is alot more in this book to extrapolate for other aspects of a basement refinish. I would simply ignore the insulation suggestions (a critical stage), and read up on the latest techniques using rigid foam insulation mixed with fiberglass insulation.
Its worth the money, especially for the novice, but just do some further digging when you look into insulating your space.
Good but somewhat dated. I agree with the other reviewers that this book is good but ready for an update.
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