What is a wooden basement?
Wooden basement is made of wooden walls instead of blocking concrete or poured cement. Large treated beams are used to support treated wooden boards, which form the basement walls. It is mainly used in the northern -western United States and it has been shown that the wooden basement provides great competition on the cellar for masonry. Using only lumber treated with pressure, a typical wooden basement is rated for 100 years. The springs are dug and the feet are installed. With securing the heel, large beams are set in the position. The first rows of the boards are nailed against the beams to help them stand on the spot. Once the main frame of the wooden basement is in place, the rest of the boards are nailed to the position and creates the walls of the basement. Wall boards are usually tongue boards that help in Strength walls.
After completion, the outer side of the wooden basement is painted with a waterproofing substance that makes water in the basement.In the cold climate, the inner walls of the wooden basement are covered with glass fiber insulation and then finished with a dry wall or thin plywood. In a warmer climate, many house owners decided to fix wooden shelves between the wooden basement, providing useful storage space without sacrificing any floor space. Occasional control of insect or water damage is required from the walls.
In the wet climate, the right drainage under and around the basement is essential to prevent water leakage around the basement walls. Incorrect water drainage system, which allows you to accumulate on the base of the walls, could lead to a problem with water. Placing the pump pump in corners with a high Basement flow can prevent it from appearing. The recurring water leak can be solved by applying the waterproofing compound to the inner walls of the basement.
Some wood construction is used with dirt. This is often called the "Michigan basement" because of its prevalence in this state uSA. In this type of basement, cement plates are usually poured on the location of the furnace, hot water heaters and other accessories on the structure. In some cases, house owners decide to use only bricks or blocks to set up appliances. This type of basement also works well for storing vegetables during winter and summer months.