Crawl Space Vapor Barrier A vapor barrier is a unique membrane available for basements and crawl spaces, costing between $0.50 and $0.70 per sq.ft. installed. This material is a durable plastic or composite membrane that lines the walls of the basement or crawl space to prevent moisture from...
When converting an area like a closet or a space under the stairs that has been framed, no additional framing may be necessary. However, basements need to be framed. In most instances, you need to use avapor barrierover the studs before installing the insulation. This keeps the humidity le...
Crawl spaces average about $6 to $18 per square foot. However, insulation will add another $1-3 per square foot, but a vapor barrier is much cheaper at less than a dollar. You could install a dehumidifier cheaper, but you will pay for the electricity to run it. Piers and Beams Pier...
The cost of gravel in a crawl space of a 2,000-square-foot home is about $900. You should have a vapor barrier underneath the aggregate, decreasing moisture and soil gas. The price of 2,000 square feet of 12 mil vapor barrier is about $600. The price of gravel for 20 by 20 feet...
Concrete foundations come in many styles that may include walls, impacting the price. The national average cost to build a house foundation ranges from$7,000 to $18,000, with most homeowners paying around$9,502for a 1,000 sq.ft. installed concrete slab foundation with a vapor barrier. This...