If you hate standing around wasting your time and cooling off too much waiting for your favorite piece of workout equipment at the gym maybe you should consider installing a gym of your own. A lot of people have basements and not everyone has them used for anything of much more importance than storage. Constructing a custom home gym in your basement is an excellent remodeling project for just about anyone with only a few things to consider.
The actual size of your basement
So the first thing to consider for this basement remodeling project is the actual available space you have in your basement. The overall square footage of the basement floor and the basement's ceiling height will help you to determine just what sort exercise equipment you can purchase for your home gym.
Creating additional space
One thing you may run into is that to fully do justice to your vision you may need to add space for your project. If you are the handy man or a "Jacques ? tout faire" type you could probably handle the task of framing out a little additional space on your own. The problems might come when someone is actually less than adept with knowing which end of the hammer to hold. If you aren't confident in your skills at construction it would be a good idea to consult with a general contractor. It is always best to measure twice and cut once so your project fits right the first time.
The type of equipment
There is a requirement for a significant amount of ceiling clearance for most multi-station workout machines. This another issue you will need to bear in mind when making your equipment selection. After the completion of your construction and you have definite measurements for your new home gym is the best time to begin choosing equipment. On top of the "at rest" height, literally, is the MAX height of a machine. Some machines come with moving or additional parts that can increase the height of the machine when attached or in use.
Additional Lighting Considerations
Adding additional lighting fixtures for your home gym remodeling project will more than likely be a necessity. Adding the proper lighting along with possibly a different color scheme to the basement will add some much needed light and a splash of color to an otherwise dark and muddled basement area. Make this space your own with track lighting or recessed lighting fixtures instead of the usual, ugly florescent lighting box fixtures that are usually the norm, and can be in found in most unfinished basements and laundry rooms.
Proper Ventilation
Have you ever noticed the difference between a quality gym and a fifty year old locker room? Generally it's in the deterioration of the structure and in the unfortunate "air" about the older poorly ventilated structure. With an in-home gym, good air quality is paramount. Poor ventilation can possibly lead to an unpleasant experience trying to enjoy your gym and possibly presenting health and safety concerns. This is definitely a place you would want to consult with a contractor that is familiar with ventilation requirements. It would be a very good idea to also have an inspection performed to identify the best setup and configuration for your home gyms ventilation.
Having completed your home gym remodeling project you have not only eliminated unnecessary travel to a crowded gym but you will have also increased the comfort, functionality and inherent value of your home.
Author Resource:
Paragon Remodeling specializes in providing you with contractors experienced in Northern Virginia basement remodeling . For any home remodel project from Virginia additions to elegant basements, hire the contractors dedicated to quality. Paragon Remodeling - 8000 Towers Crescent Drive - Vienna VA 22182
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