Furnish basement and stairs down

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I tore out all the framing in our basement. The house is from '36 and the framing was done in the 70s. There were some blackened studs, rot, and a bit of a bad smell in some places but nothing catastrophic. I was planning to rebuild with metal studs and some panels to hide electrical, water, and sewage but instead, I went with Leca blocks that were plastered. Feels much more solid and suits a basement better. Messier job but the price is probably the same.

 

[Tvapac]

I tore out all the framed walls in our basement. The house is from -36 and the framing was done in the 70s. There were some blackened studs, rot, and a little bad smell in some spots but nothing catastrophic.
I planned to build new ones with metal studs and some board to conceal electric, water, and sewage but instead I built with Leca that was plastered. Feels much more solid and fits better in a basement. Dirtier work but the price is probably the same.

I agree, it should be a basement and plaster feels right for that. Now I've made up my mind...I think.

I'm taking down the metal studs, insulation, drywall, and OSB. Then someone will plaster (and lay tiles), and it seems red primer, reinforcement, and type B mortar are required.

I wonder how much less insulating it will be with plaster instead of how it is today with drywall, OSB, metal studs, and thin yellow insulation? Will it get colder in the basement?

 

[Tvapac]

Came up with another question. There is no vapor barrier in the ceiling of the basement. Could that be a problem if you have a laundry room and sauna down there? Above, there is insulation, wood chips, and a living room with parquet.

 

[mannen74]

Came up with another question. There is absolutely no vapor barrier in the basement ceiling. Could that be a problem if you have a laundry room and sauna down there? Above is insulation, sawdust, and a living room with parquet flooring.

I don't have a vapor barrier in my ceiling.
I do have a plastered ceiling then framed and then plasterboard on it.
Have had it for many years without any problems with mold or spores.
When I tore down the old ceiling.