Basement garage ceiling question

May 22, 2021
10:17 pm

Basement garage ceiling:
Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish?
Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option?
Any pros/cons?
Whats better option?

Thanks

SejaeD

May 23, 2021
7:50 pm

thehuntbegins

Basement garage ceiling:
Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish?
Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option?
Any pros/cons?
Whats better option?

Thanks

yes thats a very cheap look IMO.

Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home.

anyway, have fun with your build

Simeon

thehuntbegins

May 23, 2021
7:56 pm

SejaeD

thehuntbegins

Basement garage ceiling:
Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish?
Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option?
Any pros/cons?
Whats better option?

Thanks

yes thats a very cheap look IMO.

Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home.

anyway, have fun with your build

Simeon

Thanks 👍

What do you mean by sheet it in?
You mean with same roof as house?

SejaeD

May 23, 2021
8:09 pm

thehuntbegins

SejaeD

thehuntbegins

Basement garage ceiling:
Is there any concern if we choose the metal bondek raw finish?
Does that look cheap work? Should negotiate with builder for any better option?
Any pros/cons?
Whats better option?

Thanks

yes thats a very cheap look IMO.

Bondek is just formwork that doesnt need removing but I dont think the creators ever intended that it be left exposed, but maybe they did. You often see it left exposed and just painted in the carparks of cheaper apartment blocks that are built to a tight budget, but personally I would sheet it in your own home.

anyway, have fun with your build

Simeon

Thanks 👍

What do you mean by sheet it in?
You mean with same roof as house?

Sorry, by sheeting it I mean gyprock, paint, lights etc. Finish it like the rest of your house. It shouldnt cost much and will look like you have actually finished your build not cut corners

again just my opinion