Do you have a raised bungalow cottage in the Bruce Peninsula and are wondering what to do with your damp dark basement?
Well lets turn it into something usable and amazing! A block basement in the Bruce Peninsula is usually built right on top of the rocks near the water,what does this mean? It means that the basement is usually not built into the ground on all four sides of the cottage.
Typically the cottage is buried on the side were the septic system is installed and the rest of the building is basically out of the ground,
What does this mean to your dark and damp basement? It means that we can cut holes through the outside block walls and install windows and doors. Immediately your basement becomes light, airy and ventilated. Oh and USABLE!
To take care of the dampness you need to use spray foam insulation, a heating system that circulates the air thus bringing new fresh, dry air inside and removing the damper air.
Now that your basement is light and dry all you have to do is the finishing's! You can raise beams, move stairs, add plumbing, add electrical and with some insulated flooring to keep your feet happy you are done it. Your new basement will feel just like any other part of your house that you already enjoy.
What you need is a contractor with the vision to help you turn your old cottage into something special that your family and friends would be happy to come and enjoy with you.
If your looking to upgrade your basement into something more then just a place to store life jackets and kayaks send me an email and we can talk greatlakescustomhomes@gmail.com
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Rob Abbott
Great Lakes Custom Homes Inc.
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