Amish
01-02-2008, 12:56 PM
Before finishing my basement, I want to cleanup my crawlspace to use as a frequent access storage area. My orginal thought was to pump in a slab and condition the space turning it into a mini-basement. I spoke with one of your dealers about clean space being a cheaper alternative, but I have a few questions.
The space is approx. 320 sq. ft., poured walls, dry, interior access to adjoining dry basement, vented, dirt, with joist insulation.
Regardless of whether I use clean space or concrete, I want to tear out the existing insulation, glue styrofoam insulation to interior walls, condition the space with heat and return vents into the adjoining basement, and seal up the vents.
My questions:
1. I have read plenty that clean space is durable enough to walk on. But I will be using this area as a primary storage area and expect frequent traffic on the floor surface (including sliding boxes, etc.). Do you recommend Clean Space for a high traffic area?
2. Can I place carpet over cleanspace to protect the liner from heavy traffic? Or is this a no-no? Any other suggestions as I'm sure you realize my primary concern?
3. I haven't seen much on your site regarding conditioning the space (HVAC), so is there anything I need to be aware of, or would my statement above work with clean space?
4. Moisture has not been a problem, but prior to me moving in a few years ago there was a mice problem. I believe I have taken care of that issue, however, this is one area that has me strongly leaning towards concrete since my primary reason for doing anything is to create storage space.
I've read about clean space before and never really considered it until now as a less expensive alternative to concrete. Are there any other benefits that you can point out for my situation (remember, not a water issue, but a storage issue). Thanks.
The space is approx. 320 sq. ft., poured walls, dry, interior access to adjoining dry basement, vented, dirt, with joist insulation.
Regardless of whether I use clean space or concrete, I want to tear out the existing insulation, glue styrofoam insulation to interior walls, condition the space with heat and return vents into the adjoining basement, and seal up the vents.
My questions:
1. I have read plenty that clean space is durable enough to walk on. But I will be using this area as a primary storage area and expect frequent traffic on the floor surface (including sliding boxes, etc.). Do you recommend Clean Space for a high traffic area?
2. Can I place carpet over cleanspace to protect the liner from heavy traffic? Or is this a no-no? Any other suggestions as I'm sure you realize my primary concern?
3. I haven't seen much on your site regarding conditioning the space (HVAC), so is there anything I need to be aware of, or would my statement above work with clean space?
4. Moisture has not been a problem, but prior to me moving in a few years ago there was a mice problem. I believe I have taken care of that issue, however, this is one area that has me strongly leaning towards concrete since my primary reason for doing anything is to create storage space.
I've read about clean space before and never really considered it until now as a less expensive alternative to concrete. Are there any other benefits that you can point out for my situation (remember, not a water issue, but a storage issue). Thanks.