Home Improvement/Create Your Ultimate
Workshop
Submitted by: Christopher Behan
Many people enjoy working with their hands in their spare time,
building and inventing new devices that make their lives easier
or just for the fun of it. Having a dedicated workshop with the
tools and equipment for tinkering and building can be a great
way to relax and use your creativity to design exciting new
things. Though garages and sheds are popular, basements make
excellent workshops as well. If you haven’t yet made use of your
home’s basement, consider remodeling it to create a new workshop
where your creations can come to life.
Since accidents happen, it’s a good idea to make your finished
basement as durable as possible to withstand bumps, scratches
and the occasional tool thrown in frustration. Rather than a
brittle drywall, which may also be susceptible to moisture
damage, you may want to consider using a basement finishing
system. These tend to have more durable panels that can
withstand the abuse of a workshop and are highly water
resistant, helping to keep your workspace drier. The floor of
your basement is another important factor, as it needs to be
durable enough to survive dropped tools and materials without
forming crack that can lead to water intrusion. Flooring type
that require a subfloor system, such as carpet and some
laminates, should be avoided since subfloors generally have
strict weight limits and aren’t very impact resistant. Stained,
sealed concrete is a cheap and durable option, but nothing beats
the performance of an epoxy floor for your workshop.
Finishing systems also generally incorporate soundproofing
elements that can greatly increase your comfort level in your
new workshop. Since banging hammers, whirring drills and
grinding metal can get very loud, having wall panels that dampen
the din will not only make it easier to focus but actually help
prevent hearing loss. If you’re using a suspended ceiling, you
can also find acoustic tiles that will help prevent noise from
leaking through the floorboards above. You’re best off looking
for panels that have both a high Noise Reduction Coefficient
(NRC), the closer to 1.0 the better, and a high Ceiling
Attenuation Class (CAC), 40 or higher if possible. Your family
is sure to be thankful you’ve installed this protection, as it
will allow you to work without disturbing anyone in the home
above.
If your basement doesn’t already have a door that leads directly
out of your home, you may want to consider installing one. Raw
materials like lumber, sheet metal and plywood can all be
ungainly to move and carry, and having to move them through your
house risks damaging your walls and furniture. With easy
exterior access, you can easily move the raw materials you need
in and out of your basement without risking damage to the rest
of your home.
With these features in place, just bring in a work bench, your
tools and storage cabinets for all your materials, and soon
you’ll be ready to start crafting new, useful or interesting
creations in the comfort of your own home.
About the Author: Christopher Behan is a professional writer
specializing in the home improvement industry. His writing
focuses on basement remodeling, windows, sunrooms, and other
home remodeling products and services. His work has been
featured on multiple home improvement websites.
http://www.1800basement.com/
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