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Basement Comparisons: |
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Types: |
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Conventional Construction |
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Other basement systems |
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Basement
Systems of America© |
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Conventional Construction Walls: |
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Typically made from drywall |
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Susceptible to mold. |
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Large Sheets are hare hard to maneuver through landings and tight spaces. |
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Difficult access to back wall and unable to remove in case of flooding. |
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Expensive to replace and re-paint. |
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Installation, Framing
and Finishing: |
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Average installation 4-16 weeks depending on the size of the project. |
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Drywall can be very messy to install. |
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Dust and other debris can enter ventilation system and deposit all over
the house. |
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Typically wood framing that can deteriorate over time grow mold. |
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Paint or wallpaper. Can be time consuming and expensive to replace in
the event of damage. |
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Re-painting required every few years. |
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Holes or damages to wall difficult to patch and match existing walls. |
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Not easy to remove. |
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Other basement systems |
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Walls: |
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Modular systems that are in large sections |
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One piece panels that can be heavy and difficult to maneuver in tight
spaces and through landings. |
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May require cutting of floors or existing stairs to get the panels in
place. |
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Difficult to remove one piece construction in the event of a flood or
other damages. |
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Difficult to hang pictures or other items from cloth walls. |
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Installation, Framing
and Finishing: |
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Typically 2-6 weeks depending on the size of the job. |
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More time needed to cut one piece to fit into the spaces. |
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Metal framing. |
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In some cases more framing may be needed to hold the weight of heavy
one piece construction. |
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Increased job cost and installation time. |
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Wall seam tape needs to be replaced over time. |
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One piece construction makes it difficult and expensive to replace any
damaged panels or remove them if flooding occurs. |
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Cloth walls cannot be easily cleaned. |
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Basement Systems of America© |
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Walls: |
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Non-organic material resists mold and mildew. |
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Breathable panels allow airflow. |
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Won't wick or absorb water like conventional construction. |
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15 oz. fire rated vinyl wall covering. |
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Exclusive 3-part lamination process. |
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Soft wall technology: developed to provide structure, while being padded
to prevent dents, dings, scratches, etc. |
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Installation, Framing
and Finishing: |
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Panelized system is easy to assemble. |
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2-3 day installation time; no drywall dust; no heavy materials damaging
stairwell, walls, etc; minimal inconvenience due to installers. |
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Removable panels make for easy alterations after your basement is installed. |
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Lightweight panels make it easy to carry, install, remove, etc. |
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Decorative vinyl molding system with standard chair rail and stylish
corner trim used to frame out walls. |
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3 designer wall coverings to add style, elegance, and class to your
basement. |
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Decorative molded chair rail standard. |
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Batten-less connection system for smooth transition between panels. |
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Two-tone color option, available at not up charge. |
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Maintenance: |
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Vinyl is easily maintained: soap friendly and easy to wash. |
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Convenient composite connection system doesn't stain or collect dust,
dirt. |
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Stain proof panel material. |
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Never have to paint walls. |
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