Design A Basement

Why are basements uncommon in Irish homes? I've noticed that most Irish homes don't have basements adn I was wondering why that is. Is it zoning or just standards?Is it difficult to get planning permission for basements? I should add that I live in Seattle, so I understand the concerns about rain and being close to sea level, but that doesn't seem to deter anyone here from adding basements.

What sort of plants are good for low light basements? What plants thrive in low light or lack of sunlight for household basements ? My basement is dry, would that be a factor as well ?

How do I start a business installing Vapor Barrier's in basements etc? I'm trying to start a business installing vapor barrier's in basements for new and old homes and homes that are still under construction. I have the tools and material's. and a business license. What else do I need? What are ways that I can get customers?

Why are most new houses in the Seattle area built w/out basements? In British Columbia (same geography & climate) where I live new houses have basements. They even blasted bedrock to put mine in. In Seattle there are many neighborhoods with so-called McMansions (Buchan, etc.) but none of them have basements. Isn't this weird? Wouldn't that space be useful? I find this especially bizarre in new homes and townhomes where basement space would make an essentially cramped space more livable (room for a family room, guest bedroom, etc.) Any ideas?

Are there seismic reasons why there are few basements in the San Francisco Bay area? I am in the San Jose area awhere there are few basements. I would think that there is a safe ways to build a basement to resist earthquake pressures. With price of land, besides building up, it would be economical to build down. I have seen parking structures under apartments.

Why do houses in North Carolina have no basements? I am looking to move south and dont understand why barely any houses have basements in the Carolinas? In the North Atlantic almost all houses have basements.

Why do most British houses not have basements? In films I see that many American houses have basements. Why don't we? We could do with the extra space - our houses are built too close together in the first place.

In what US cities do houses not have basements? I currently live in St. Louis and was planning to move to Dallas, when I was shocked to find that houses there do not have basements. So it made me wonder how many other cities have houses with no basements.

In what area of Texas can one find the most homes with BASEMENTS? I understand that basements in homes in Texas are rare. However, I WANT A BASEMENT. Due to some areas near the sea level, such as the gulf coast, I can understand why there are no basements, since the basement would flood. But why no basements in other areas? How can I find a community in Texas that DOES have basements or where in Texas can I go to buy land and have a house built WITH a basement?

How do supporters of the official 911 story explain the reports of explosions in the basements? I saw many interviews with workers who were injured by or experienced explosions in the basements of both towers. Where did these explosions come from? I don't think it came from the plane impacts...the building were designed to stand up to hurricanes and plane impacts. Very odd. Just watched a video.

How are buildings with basements demolished? I saw a photo of vacant lots in a very poor downtown neighborhood of Gary, Indiana, where huge buildings that had once housed big department stores (with full basements) had been torn down. I'm curious about how this is done, especially on the cheap: Is debris (bricks, plaster, etc.) from torn-down buildings ever buried to fill the hole, or is there nothing but dirt under these fields and parking lots? Kind of a silly question -- but I can't imagine where an impoverished city would get tons of dirt from, and I'm wondering if they simply pulled the buildings down and covered everything with dirt -- if that's ever done.

How many basements are there in Savannah Georgia? I need to know how many houses there are in Savannah that have basements, I know of one for sure, but...?

Can anyone tell me anything about wood basements? We are looking at a house to purchase and it has a wood basement. Where I am from, basements are always concrete. What kind of life does a wood basement have? What potential issues are there? Will they rot and have to be replaced?

Do homes in Illinois/Indiana have basements? I am possibly looking to buy a home in Illinois or Indiana and was curious if they have basements or not. I've seen older homes with them but not newer homes. Anyone know?

What is best source for home plans with basements under 2800 sq feet total area? Want to build a single story home with a basement in Idaho Falls. As a minumum, we would like to have master, formal dining room, and laundry on the main. Would like to finish basement as a retirement project.

Is there anything generally harmful in basements for animals of humans? I've been spending alot of time down in the basement with my cats. They're piples overhead and its a bit dusty but it looks fine. Unless a pipe bursts is it safe? What are the risks of anything going aury?

How come the houses in LasVegas have no basements.? Why do houses in LasVegas have no basements?

Do they still build houses without basements nowadays? This is kind of a shocker to me. I was browsing real estate listings in Lafayette, Louisiana, and ran across a house that's only 2 years old, but doesn't have a basement. I didn't know they still built them without basements. Who would want such a house?

Double Basements, dig down twice as deep and make a double basement.? is this possible to make a 2 story basment. would i need extra saport. i was thinking about using steel about 3/8 to 1 inch thick and weld a box for the deepest basement part. any tips a place that i can go to ask about this. and maybe if i can do it for a already built house, like dig it, then get sheets of steel that would fit down the door.

Why are there no basements in houses in Southern California? I have no idea why I cannot find a place with a basement! I don't want to hear answers that use earthquakes as an excuse. There are PLENTY of high rises in So Cal and I wouldn't want to be on the 24th floor when one hits. Yet there are plenty of high rises.

Why are basements the safest place to be during a storm? Everyone keeps telling me that basements are the best place to be during a storm but I can't understand why. If trees fall on the house wouldn't you get crushed if you are in the basement? I would think that standing near a door would be the best spot because you could escape easily if the house is about to fall down. I'm not talking about tornadoes. I'm just talking about severe storms.

What are best ideas for getting rid of mildew odors in basements? Water that entered in the basement, and odor seams not wanting to go away.

Does mold or moisture in basements attract fleas? What is the best way to get rid of them? ? I don't have any pets and it has been below freezing temps, I have bombed and sprayed the entire basement and I still have fleas. They seem to be mostly near the washer, dryer and sink down there. There is mold on the walls and it can get cool and damp.

Do most houses in Western america have basements? The claim being that compared to the east coast where people mainly do, out west people prefer not to have basements.

do houses on the east coast have basements? WE're looking to move to the east coast and are wondering what areas of the east is more prevalent with houses having basements? WE're looking to move, and the areas, namely goldsboro, NC, hampton, VA, and or possibly south carolina.

How do you get rid of spiders and other common bugs found in basements? So I just moved into my first home and forgot from my parent's home how many bugs are in the basement. I am finding spiders of course and other bugs. So my questions is how do you get rid of these bugs ON YOUR OWN? It is not a big problem where I have to get a bug exterminator involved, so if you have any home remedies I would appreciate it. My Mom says pour baking soda down along the baseboards but I have 2 cats and a small dog and this can get messy. So please give any ideas that would be helpful. Thank you so much and have a great day.

Do most homes in southern California have basements? I want to move to Oceanside, CA and I'm wondering if houses with 1200-1500 sq. ft. selling for $500,000 have basements as well, which might increase the square footage substantially. So far I've just looks at houses over the internet. I thought I remembered hearing somewhere that most houses in so. Cal. didn't have basements.

Can the concrete sealer that is used to seal basements be used on the inside of Porcelain toilets? They are in an apartment complex with 80 units. All of the other solutions for the sweating toilets have not been feasible due to cost. Also the liners have not work.

Do most houses in Ireland have basements? About 10 years ago a friend and I hitchhiked throughout Ireland, and one fellow who picked us up was a builder or contractor. I'm pretty sure that I recall during our conversation that he said that most houses in Ireland do not have basements, but I cannot remember why. Does anyone know if this is true or not? And if it is true, what's the reason?

Can guinea pigs live in unfinished basements? I REALLY want a piggy but it would have to live in the unfinished basement! I know a lot about them, but that's the one thing I cannot seem to find any information about! Could you please help me? Okay, if I can't leave them in the WARM basement (there is a huge heater and it is hotter down there than upstairs), where can I put them? I can't put them in my room, or any other place! PLEASE help!

Does Michigan include basements when calculating the square footage of their homes? Basically, I am trying to find out, when a home is up for sale in Detroit, and they say it is 4,000 square, do they include the square footage in the basement, finished or not finished. I know some states don't include the basement finished or unfinished.

Does anyone know specifically which states have basements in their homes? I keep dreaming about moving some place warm, but we would need a house that has a basement. Right now my husband and I live in Michigan. We hate the winters here!

How do you build 3 story houses in the sims 2 and basements? I can do 2 stories but to connect the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor- which type of stairs do you use? Also, what are half walls for exatly?

Can rigid foam insulation be installed in basements underneath or before strapping? I saw on HGTV, Holmes on homes, they insulated the basement walls and floor. But I noticed that it hadn't been strapped or studded yet. They glued the panels on and taped all corners and seams. It looked like a good way to seal the area. But how would you strap and drywall that? You cant just glue and screw the strapping to the 2'' foam can you?

How expensive is adding a half bath in basements? We have a full bath directly above the basement, but it is located about 12 feet from the location I want the half bath to be added. Too expensive?

How come houses in the south do not have basements? I live in Michigan and almost every house has a basement. When I went to Charlotte to visit a friend I noticed nobody had a basement. Then when I went to visit my sister and her husband in Texas I noticed that nobody had a basement. This has been driving me nuts because I can't find the answer, please help!

Important question: What % of liberals still live in their parent's basements? What % that don't still live in their parent's basements live in the house or a tent in the back yard?

what is the white stuff that covers insulation in unfinished basements called? Also, what is the tape that sticks it together called and where do you get it? its not drywall its more like vinyl sheeting

Is there a good reason why homes in Florida are not built with basements? At least in South Florida, that is...I've never heard of a house having a basement.

Are floating floors good temperature insulators for basements if done over the concrete? Could I use styrofoam sheets between the plywood and the black plastic (floating floor thing) ?

We are thinking about having thrasher basements come in and tile our basement. Has anyone done this? Or know any one who has? Or tiled the yard? What are the benifets to tiling the outside over the inside? Maybe I should be a little more clear. Our basment floods and we are tiling around the edges of the foundation so that water will collected in pipe like things. Then adding a sump-pump.

Why dont homes in Texas have basements? How far North do you have to go to find houses with basements? Please provide links and sources if possible.

Half the basements electrical turns on and off including sockets.? but none of the circuit breakers have tripped. I'm getting power on one side of the room but not the other. every once in awhile it will come on but only for a couple of minutes. can't figure out what is going on all of the sudden. can anyone help thanks.

Why are basements usually cooler than any other part of the house? Is it just because cold air is more dense and sinks or is there some other reason?

What are some safety tips during tornadoes for people that don't have basements? "Open windows or doors to lessen the effect of the pressure changing in yoru house."---this is a myth. This will help the tornado to tear your roof off.

How do you keep wax worms alive when you live in louisiana where there are no basements? I have a geicko and Pet Smart says that they dont get wax worms in the summer and all my pet wants to eat is wax worms. I tried everything..

why do some homes in colorado have basements? Why do some homes have basements in colorado? What is the point of them??

Why don't they build more basements in tornado states? I know basements are not a standard in many states in the country. But if having a basement or storm shelter would save your life in tornados, why wouldn't basements/storm shelters be mandatory in tornado-prone states? I could never figure that out.

How far south in the US do basements occur? I know they are in the northeast but where do they stop as you go south?

Can I drill into masonary block? The cement blocks used to build garage foundations and basements? I would like to install garage cabinets. The garage is built with cement blocks. Can the cabinets attach to the cement blocks by drilling into the blocks?

Why don't new build houses in the UK have basements? Seeing as land is so expensive, why don't builders dig down and add basements to new build houses in the uk. Is it becuase a) its too expensive, b) the only land left is poisonous landfill and/or floodplain, c) plain greed on the developers part?

What are some good bug sprays for large areas, like basements? I am being overrun with spiders and pill bugs? We just finished our basement, but now I'm being overrun with bugs; spiders, centipedes, silverfish, pill bugs and on and on. What are some good sprays for large areas, like around baseboards, doors, and windows? I don't have any children or pets to worry about, if that helps.

Can I use a bleach solution (Like they use in basements) to kill mold on natural cedar walls? There are areas above the old ceiling where mold is growing, but I don't want to ruin the wood. Suggestions?

Basements in southern homes? What proportion of houses in the southern US have basements?

what is the scientific name for mold and or mildew that grows in the shower/bathroom and also in basements? I have a cat who is allergic to 5 different types of mold, but I only have the scientific names of them. I live in a basement apartment so I am trying to figure out if he is allergic to anything in my home. If you do not know the names, but know where i can find this info- that would also be very helpful.

Are there possible ways to recieve cellular phone connection in all areas- including basements? If yes, how?

why do so many american homes have basements.in australia we have a shed in the back yard for tools, mower etc why is it cheaper to dig a bloody great hole and concrete and waterproof it than to build another room or two. ok. what is a root cellar.

Why do most homes in the North have basements? Whats the point of them, arent they more expensive?

where can you take courses to learn more about waterproofing basements? My boyfriend used to work at Basement Rx. He wants to go back, but as a subcontractor this time. He wants to expand his knowledge on the subject. Where could he take courses? P.S. We live in Trenton, NJ

I'm about to install flooring in my basement.Given basements are damper and darker,what type flooring is best? Lanolieum, ceramic tile, parkay tiles, wood, or carpet? Tips on color to brighten the room would also be helpful. Thanks.

Can anyone refer me to a hanyman or contractor who finish basements for a reasonable rate? I have a very small basement that I want finished off. It needs pull out block ceilings, indoor and outdoor carpet, framing around the door, a vent for air flow, and a power outlet rerouted. This job needs to be completed in a weeks time. I want someone is professional and dedicated to the job. Thank You,

who does waterproofing of basements. How do I find one who is reliable & trustworthy?

Does anyone know of a very reliable company that repairs wet basements.? I need the work done on the inside of the house.

Why do houses in florida not have basements? I mean.. its at high risk for hurricanes and tornadoes.. but there are only a few houses with basements. please explain that to me thanks.

Do you think in 10 years Christians will be hiding in basements terrified to practice their religions? It would be ironic if anything, that it went 180 and now they were the ones hiding in dark corners terrified of what society would think of them for practicing arts from the Dark Ages. I mean society isn't really slowing down, the elastic band effect will eventually come back to whack them in the bottom eventually.

Why don't they build houses with basements as a rule in Las Vegas area? I would think using underground space here would help with insulation and be easier to climate control to keep it comfortable. The problem is it seems 90% of construction seems to be on a slab without a basement. Is there a reason for thi?

Which cell phones work in basements? I am looking for a good cell phone, the main priority is if it works in the basement. I heard Nextel is good but other people say their phones work in the basement as well. Please straighten this up!