OK, I've been trying to Google for pictures or descriptions of clever ways to finish a basement such as mine. The problem is I haven't found anything, so I'm thinking I might be missing some critical terminology I can stuff into that search box to make critical information magically spring forth.
My basement is stone from basement floor to ground level, and then masonry block from ground to first floor. The stone is probably 2' thick, the block is obviously less thick, which leads to a step in of a little over a foot around the perimeter of the basement, about 5' from the floor. The windows are set into the blocks (so, 100% above grade).
Framing walls, I'll have to set them several inches out from the wall (in some places) at least, due to the irregular nature of the stone. If I go straight up to the ceiling, I'll have to construct tunnels almost 2' deep to let light in, and I'm concerned that these are going to look ridiculous. If I step the new walls in to match, I'm not exactly sure how to insulate correctly. I'm currently planning to do 2" XPS tacked to the back of the framing (since I can't attach to the stone), and so I guess I'd do the same for the step, then continue it up the stepped in wall. Just seems like a PITA, would like to see pictures or stories of others who had similar challenges.
Anyone A) have similar challenge or B) know what this wall configuration is called so I can search for it?
My basement is stone from basement floor to ground level, and then masonry block from ground to first floor. The stone is probably 2' thick, the block is obviously less thick, which leads to a step in of a little over a foot around the perimeter of the basement, about 5' from the floor. The windows are set into the blocks (so, 100% above grade).
Framing walls, I'll have to set them several inches out from the wall (in some places) at least, due to the irregular nature of the stone. If I go straight up to the ceiling, I'll have to construct tunnels almost 2' deep to let light in, and I'm concerned that these are going to look ridiculous. If I step the new walls in to match, I'm not exactly sure how to insulate correctly. I'm currently planning to do 2" XPS tacked to the back of the framing (since I can't attach to the stone), and so I guess I'd do the same for the step, then continue it up the stepped in wall. Just seems like a PITA, would like to see pictures or stories of others who had similar challenges.
Anyone A) have similar challenge or B) know what this wall configuration is called so I can search for it?