With football season creeping up we know a lot of homeowners are planning to go all-out with their entertainment systems. High-def big screen TVs, state-of-the-art audio, high-end seating – the whole 9 yards. Some folks even dedicate an entire room to the gameday experience. And…
it’s
… awesome!
One of the most practical dedicated spaces to use for entertainment is the basement. There’s very little natural light, you’re secluded from the rest of the house and free to cheer at the top of your lungs, there’s plenty of open space, and it can often be easier to hide wires. Not to mention it can be fun leading your family and friends down to your once scary basement and surprising them with your new entertainment escape.
So what’s stopping you from turning your basement into the ultimate gameday experience? Unfortunately, many homeowners won’t even touch their basement, much less think about using it for entertainment purposes. For this group, a wet, moldy basement is best kept out of sight and out of mind.
If you’d like help repairing your leaky basement before the start of football season Olshan can help. And if the idea of reclaiming lost living space and replacing it with the best media experience in the neighborhood isn’t enough to motivate you, consider this …
There are serious health concerns associated with a flooded basement. As water and moisture build you’ll start seeing mold, mildew and stench. This means poor indoor air quality, allergies, and sometimes even nasty bugs – that’ll ruin your Superbowl party in a hurry.
And as if there weren’t enough things working against your home’s foundation, a wet basement can also lead to all sorts of structural foundation damage.
Thinking about selling your home? You can significantly increase the value of your home and attract more buyers with an inviting, usable basement space. Conversely, a wet, scary basement signals electrical dangers, mildew problems, and structural stability issues to potential buyers.
You should also know that interior or exterior basement waterproofing isn’t just for people with wet basements.
If you are using your basement for storage or entertainment, make sure to remain cautious of leaks. An unexpected leak could damage your valuables and wind up costing you way more than preventative basement waterproofing maintanence. It’s always better (and cheaper) to waterproof your basement before problems start.
Already using your basement as a media room, wine cellar, play space for the kids, or exercise room? We’d love to see – post your photos over on our Facebook page.