My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Underway

08-11-2009, 03:59 PM

After some saving and selling.. I've finally been able to begin my new Project. A fully ventilated, closed off room in the basement. My lounge.

Free from the 101˚ / 90% humidity days of the Virginia Summer and the 5˚ (-5 windchill) winter days that come with it.

The ability to smoke a cigar while I decide to either watch my Sox fight for another World Series or Clint Eastwood tell someone off.

The day has finally come and today I have started my project. Below are some initial pictures of the room. I've determined how much lumber I need as well as drywall. I've located the vent and additional duct accessories. I've also picked out the flooring. With luck, my room will be complete before the middle of September, time allowing.
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Picture 1: This is the actual area for the lounge. You can see the chalk line that runs along the bottom of the room. The total dimensions (after finishing) will be 12' 4" x 12' 6" (the nook on the left side of the picture is not included in the dimensions as I will explain later).

Picture 2: This "nook" is 11' x 16". This will used for two things. A 1' panel will be added to the left side of the nook as this is where the air intake from the outside will be located. This will also house the inline duct heater which will help in keeping the room approximately 70˚ when in use. The remaining 10' to the right will be a built in Cabinet Humidor. Shelves along the top with 30" storage cabinets along the bottom.

Picture 3: This is the view from the far corner (the right side of the picture above). One of the first things I will need to do is to move the vents from the well to the left of the door to the adjacent wall on the other corner. The builder informed me those are only there to provide more air to the utility closet so moving those will not harm anything. The door will be replaced with a french door and will be sealed with heavy duty weather stripping and a heavy duty sweeper.

The wall is noted with a white line. Part of the project is to build a 9' x 12' 4" Exercise room for my wife. She will have a matching French door which will involve relocated the two studs to the right of my door.

For both rooms I will need to build a bulkhead around the HVAC duct that is running crossways from the floor joists above. I will be tapping into this duct for my HVAC for when the room is not in use. The outside intake and inside HVAC will be switched using Electronic Dampers (HVAC Open when not in use, Outside Closed).

Picture 4: Square Baby!

Some things I am doing to prevent smoke from escaping out of the room is not putting in can lights. All lights will be wall mountable sconces. We also plan on putting R13 Insulation around the room just to help filter anything additional.

Emjaysmash · 08-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Sweet!

I can't wait to see the updates!

08-11-2009, 04:07 PM

Niiice!

The Poet · 08-11-2009, 04:11 PM

Nice. But better you than me, man - looks a lot like work. I tried work once, and didn't like it. My biggest home project is washing the dinner dishes.

Bear · 08-11-2009, 04:13 PM

Congrats!

NickyTeen · 08-11-2009, 04:17 PM

Congratulations! Look forward to watching your progress.Thanks for sharing.

Ahbroody · 08-11-2009, 04:31 PM

wish i could. looks like its going to be sweeeeeeet

RJK18 · 08-11-2009, 04:36 PM

These are my favorite threads. I cant wait to own a house and build my own man cave. Good luck and enjoy.

chippewastud79 · 08-11-2009, 04:44 PM

Looks like you got a nice space to build in there, hope it turns out as great as you describe it.

Old Sailor · 08-11-2009, 04:45 PM

08-11-2009, 04:52 PM

I just love projects

BigAsh · 08-11-2009, 04:56 PM

"Part of the project is to build a 9' x 12' 4" Exercise room for my wife"

I knew there had to be a catch!!

.....Cool project....Tell us a little more about the cabinet humi

ade06 · 08-11-2009, 04:58 PM

Very Nice! Keep posting pictures as the project develops.

AD720 · 08-11-2009, 04:59 PM

WyGuy · 08-11-2009, 05:05 PM

Can't wait to see the finished product!

hotreds · 08-11-2009, 05:06 PM

Good onya and good luck!

wrench turner 85 · 08-11-2009, 05:09 PM

tuxpuff · 08-11-2009, 05:27 PM

Suhweeeeeet...please keep us updated!

akakirby · 08-11-2009, 05:34 PM

Can't wait to see how this develops! Wish I had enough house for something like that! Good luck.

bowhnter · 08-11-2009, 05:36 PM

Living in TX I have basement envy. Very nice project!

08-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#1
sboyajian Guest Posts: n/a	My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Underway After some saving and selling.. I've finally been able to begin my new Project. A fully ventilated, closed off room in the basement. My lounge. Free from the 101˚ / 90% humidity days of the Virginia Summer and the 5˚ (-5 windchill) winter days that come with it. The ability to smoke a cigar while I decide to either watch my Sox fight for another World Series or Clint Eastwood tell someone off. The day has finally come and today I have started my project. Below are some initial pictures of the room. I've determined how much lumber I need as well as drywall. I've located the vent and additional duct accessories. I've also picked out the flooring. With luck, my room will be complete before the middle of September, time allowing. ******************************** Picture 1: This is the actual area for the lounge. You can see the chalk line that runs along the bottom of the room. The total dimensions (after finishing) will be 12' 4" x 12' 6" (the nook on the left side of the picture is not included in the dimensions as I will explain later). Picture 2: This "nook" is 11' x 16". This will used for two things. A 1' panel will be added to the left side of the nook as this is where the air intake from the outside will be located. This will also house the inline duct heater which will help in keeping the room approximately 70˚ when in use. The remaining 10' to the right will be a built in Cabinet Humidor. Shelves along the top with 30" storage cabinets along the bottom. Picture 3: This is the view from the far corner (the right side of the picture above). One of the first things I will need to do is to move the vents from the well to the left of the door to the adjacent wall on the other corner. The builder informed me those are only there to provide more air to the utility closet so moving those will not harm anything. The door will be replaced with a french door and will be sealed with heavy duty weather stripping and a heavy duty sweeper. The wall is noted with a white line. Part of the project is to build a 9' x 12' 4" Exercise room for my wife. She will have a matching French door which will involve relocated the two studs to the right of my door. For both rooms I will need to build a bulkhead around the HVAC duct that is running crossways from the floor joists above. I will be tapping into this duct for my HVAC for when the room is not in use. The outside intake and inside HVAC will be switched using Electronic Dampers (HVAC Open when not in use, Outside Closed). Picture 4:** Square Baby! Some things I am doing to prevent smoke from escaping out of the room is not putting in can lights. All lights will be wall mountable sconces. We also plan on putting R13 Insulation around the room just to help filter anything additional.

08-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Sweet! I can't wait to see the updates! __________________

08-11-2009, 04:07 PM	#3
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Niiice!

08-11-2009, 04:11 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Nice. But better you than me, man - looks a lot like work. I tried work once, and didn't like it. My biggest home project is washing the dinner dishes.

08-11-2009, 04:13 PM	#5
Bear Just an other FNG Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Ajax, Ontario. Posts: 393 Trading: (4)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Congrats! __________________ Canadian Roll Call

08-11-2009, 04:17 PM	#6
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Congratulations! Look forward to watching your progress.Thanks for sharing.

08-11-2009, 04:31 PM	#7
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under wish i could. looks like its going to be sweeeeeeet

08-11-2009, 04:36 PM	#8
RJK18 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Rob Location: LI NY Posts: 195 Trading: (16)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under These are my favorite threads. I cant wait to own a house and build my own man cave. Good luck and enjoy.

08-11-2009, 04:44 PM	#9
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Looks like you got a nice space to build in there, hope it turns out as great as you describe it. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

08-11-2009, 04:45 PM	#10
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,204 Trading: (22)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

08-11-2009, 04:52 PM	#11
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under I just love projects

08-11-2009, 04:56 PM	#12
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under "Part of the project is to build a 9' x 12' 4" Exercise room for my wife" I knew there had to be a catch!! .....Cool project....Tell us a little more about the cabinet humi __________________ Keith

08-11-2009, 04:58 PM	#13
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Very Nice! Keep posting pictures as the project develops.

08-11-2009, 04:59 PM	#14
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under __________________

08-11-2009, 05:05 PM	#15
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Can't wait to see the finished product!

08-11-2009, 05:06 PM	#16
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Good onya and good luck! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-11-2009, 05:09 PM	#17
wrench turner 85 I'm the Ocho Cinco! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 276 Trading: (0)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under __________________ dam you party liquor

08-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#18
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Suhweeeeeet...please keep us updated!

08-11-2009, 05:34 PM	#19
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Can't wait to see how this develops! Wish I had enough house for something like that! Good luck.

08-11-2009, 05:36 PM	#20
bowhnter Backyard BBQer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 244 Trading: (4)	Re: My Basement Lounge Project is Officially Under Living in TX I have basement envy. Very nice project! __________________ "And then one day you find ten years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun"