Hi folks,
Parents want to build a walk in entrance for their basement. It's going to go from the back yard and it has be dug 8 ft down. They called a few contractors to get an estimate to see the damage. They got a lot of different answers as to how it should be done. A few points I wanted to ask about just to make sure they get it done right.
1. Insulation - Some contractors say you need insulation under the steps? I don't really understand why there would be need for insulation. They ball parked the insulation at $1000. Is this for water protection for foundation?
2. Foundation protection - I assume they need some sort of protection at the side of the house where they dig up to make sure it's protected from water. What is this specifically? Want to make sure they use the right materials so there are no issues later on.
3. Drainage - There has to be a connection made to the pipe underground. Some recommended against it saying you cover the top with an awning and it'll slide the water off into the back yard? I assume drain is better, but some say it'll cost double if we want a drain in.
Any other things to be careful about or advise would be appreciated.
Any contractors that are on the forum that do this kind of thing please PM me or leave me contact info below.
Thanks!
Parents want to build a walk in entrance for their basement. It's going to go from the back yard and it has be dug 8 ft down. They called a few contractors to get an estimate to see the damage. They got a lot of different answers as to how it should be done. A few points I wanted to ask about just to make sure they get it done right.
1. Insulation - Some contractors say you need insulation under the steps? I don't really understand why there would be need for insulation. They ball parked the insulation at $1000. Is this for water protection for foundation?
2. Foundation protection - I assume they need some sort of protection at the side of the house where they dig up to make sure it's protected from water. What is this specifically? Want to make sure they use the right materials so there are no issues later on.
3. Drainage - There has to be a connection made to the pipe underground. Some recommended against it saying you cover the top with an awning and it'll slide the water off into the back yard? I assume drain is better, but some say it'll cost double if we want a drain in.
Any other things to be careful about or advise would be appreciated.
Any contractors that are on the forum that do this kind of thing please PM me or leave me contact info below.
Thanks!