When I go to look at a basement renovation the main things I look for are the following: what is the largest sheet I can hang here and can I get these sheets into the space. You want to try and get the longest sheets because it makes the process easier on the installer. Let’s say you have a 16’ span ceiling and you only bring in 8 foot sheets. That means that there will be a butt joint in every row of drywall. This in turn requires more work on the installers part as well as more work and material on the tapers part. This of course will cost you more money. If you were to get 16’ sheets of drywall, there are no butt joints, just straight lines of factory tapered edges. This will make it easier to install, easier to tape and easier on your wallet.
Other contributing factors to the cost are ceiling height, outside corners and bulkheads, small spaces like under stair storage and closets, floor finish, quality of framing and type of drywall. All of these variables will be looked at by your contractor.
So keep in mind these aspects when planning your basement renovation to optimize space and cost.
No comments:
Post a Comment