Basement

[hus1934]

Hello, we live in a house built in 1934 with a concrete basement/foundation. The house was drained about 15 years ago (including Platon mat). Unfortunately, it is not insulated externally >
Right now it is not furnished or heated but we would like to use the basement more/better. For example, shower/laundry, wardrobe, and hobby room.

What should we do to get a slightly better "climate"? Do we have to insulate externally, etc.?

Are plastered walls required, and can you heat such a basement?

I need some tips on what to consider and how we can do it.

 

[MathiasS]

I have no insulation in the walls (hollow brick) but have excavated and insulated downward and installed underfloor heating. It became very cozy in the basement from being raw and cold.

 

[hus1934]

Hi, what happens if you don't insulate, "you're heating for the birds"?
Do you have any form of insulation under the loops?

The house, as mentioned, is from the 30s and the foundation consists of concrete and stone.

 

[MathiasS]

Yes, as I mentioned, I have insulated downwards - there is 20cm of cellular plastic under the pipes. The pipes are embedded in concrete. Not insulating at all is probably not so good (the crows).

 

[hus1934]

what are the alternatives,
platon, then insulation and wooden floor over it?

 

[ylven]

Interior insulation in the basement invites problems. Wooden floors in the basement are equally problematic... The alternatives we have come up with are tiles (without underfloor heating=slippers on), bergo tiles, platon+laminate, or our latest idea - artificial grass (like a wall-to-wall carpet but without rubber backing=permeable). The ideas are many, but we have yet to decide what to choose.

 

[Milkshaken]

Hi: We have or had roughly the same complex as yours.
House from -33. Concrete foundation and concrete slab... (About 5cm slab)
Not insulated externally, but new drainage since -96... and then Platon on the outside.

We put Platon on the concrete floor, then "floating masonite," then over that a green warm carpet.
The walls on the inside I've plastered with gypsum plaster and painted with light grey paint to give it a nice texture.

We heat the basement with a larger model stove. It works well, though it can be a bit chilly (around 18°C) when coming home in the afternoon.

I can upload pictures if there's interest.

The carpet is a deliberate choice since it always feels warm on our feet.

 

[Borgan]

I would love to see some pictures of your rust Milkshaken because we are considering doing something similar.