Nowthen Basement Bar

Water damage restoration · Nowthen, MN · Completed in under two weeks

The Situation

A broken pipe damaged the basement of a large property in Nowthen. I was brought in as a subcontractor for an Anoka-based restoration company after the demolition crew finished removing damaged material.

Scope of Work

• Hanging doors

• Insulation next to the sliding back door (R19 with 4 mil vapor barrier)

• Tongue and groove pine wall paneling

• 1x2 roughcut trim with a routed edge

Approach

Insulation passed inspection on the first day and the doors were hung plumb, which kept the paneling on schedule. With tongue and groove, the key is matching each doorway and corner to the previous panel for a smooth, continuous look. For the trim, I suggested adding a routed edge for a cleaner finish, and the homeowner approved it.

Result

The basement had finished walls again in under two weeks, with a warm, cabin-style feel just a few miles from town.