"Amanda was really very good! At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it. It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about. I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!
Kemo General Contractor Inc. Is a home builder from foundation up and can provides additions and remodels. We have been serving the metro area since 2007.
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Bitz Built Construction, Inc. was founded in 1973 by Spencer T. Bitz, Sr. After a successful building career in the Mill Valley and Marin County sections of California, the business relocated to the Reno/Sparks area. Our company continues to produce custom entry-level and multi-family homes in Northern Nevada.\n\nAfter working with his father, Spencer T. Bitz, Jr. took over the day-to-day operations on Bitz Built Construction, Inc. in 1995. The business continues to progress in new areas of development.\n\nBitz Built Construction, Inc. is proud to be a design-build contractor. Our services include: site selection, home and site design, construction management, application and permits, design review and material selection assistance. We are a premier framing contractor with more than 30 years of experience.\n\nBitz Built Construction, Inc. is built on honesty, integrity and pride. We would be proud to guide you through the building process. We are successful only when you enjoy your new home or profit from your construction investment. We are your full service, no headaches contractor.
Although it’s not required, air ventilation in a finished basement can help improve the air quality, prevent moisture and mold issues, keep musty odors away, and also maintain the air quality throughout the rest of your home. Proper ventilation will help maintain the value of your investment in finishing your basement. Try basement ventilation methods like installing vents or a dehumidifier for best results.
Living in a finished basement is acceptable, but only if the space has the proper points of egress and includes smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors to ensure the safety of the occupants. A good way to ensure your finished basement is suitable for use as living space is to get the basement finishing project properly permitted.
Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!
Key trends include home gyms, theatre rooms, additional rooms (bedroom/office), and more, with personalized styles reflecting individual preferences.
Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.
The Empire, NV homeowners’ guide to basement remodels
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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