New tenants and landlords are often very reluctant to move into a semi-basement, and seem to be quickly dismissed when it comes to finding a nice, comfortable flat.
But living in a semi-basement has certain advantages. In both summer and winter, the semi-basement can have very interesting thermal characteristics: natural coolness in summer and a continuous heating system in winter.
Half-basement dwellings are generally well designed, and being underground also helps to avoid noise and neighbourhood concerns.
The final and equally important advantage is financial. A semi-basement dwelling will be significantly less expensive than a ground or ground floor dwelling. This makes the rent more affordable for people on a small budget, single people or young couples.
The price of a semi-basement can be very attractive for certain profiles, but be careful not to make a bad deal.
The two main problems to think about when considering living in a semi-basement are humidity and light.
Moisture can have a bad effect on the air, which can quickly lead to fungus and saltpetre. Strict insulation is therefore necessary, as well as ventilation of the basement.
Light is, of course, a major problem in the basement. Living in a room with little light or without access to outside light can pose a problem for your well-being and the regulation of your biological clock.
However, living in a room with little light or without access to outside light can pose a problem for your well-being and the regulation of your biological clock.
Certain tricks can be used to increase the brightness of a half-basement and enhance it.
Another effective solution would be to open up the ground floor to the basement by creating a void in the living room and bringing light into the half-basement.
It is on this point of light that Espaciel intervenes, its goal is to overcome the injustice of the lack of natural light with a unique solution: the Light Reflector.
The Espaciel Reflector is a simple, effective and elegant product to make any dark room naturally bright. Espaciel advisors are available to advise you on the range and the product adapted to your situation.
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