Renovating Basement in 60s House

Ipal · 2022-03-26T16:35:01+00:00

Hello! I'm getting ready to tackle a basement project involving tearing out a type of family room. There's pine wainscoting and wallpapered panels above. The floor is likely particleboard (which feels VERY suspicious when you walk on certain spots :rolleyes:) directly on the concrete slab with wall-to-wall carpet on top. It has natural ventilation with a plate valve. It smells like mold/basement in the spring and fall when the district heating isn't running. The idea is to tear out all the organic material touching the concrete... but then what?? I have a friend who's very satisfied with a ventilated "Nivell" floor including a fan that creates circulation. My problem is if I build up an air gap, I'll lose even more from an already low ceiling height. :confused: What surface materials have you chosen? Unfortunately, I don't have astronomical amounts to spend. The room will be a combined storage/guest room so I want to maintain the furnished feel. Ventilation?? Grateful for advice and your experiences! :heart:

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Solidwork

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23 Feb 2023 at 12:43 PM

Solidwork

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23 Feb 2023 at 12:43 PM

Ipal said:
Did you have a fan system connected to get circulation of the air under the Platon mat?

Thought about it initially, but the slab was bone dry. Only had a ventilated strip that was glued with hot glue (for easy removal).

Renovating Basement in 60s House

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