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Transforming a crawlspace into an extra bedroom follows the same initial steps as making it into a storage space but an extra room requires that you completely finish the area.
Make sure the boards are set at least 1 inch back from the exterior edges of the opening so the plywood can fit into the opening.
As my article on sealed crawl spaces makes clear this type of crawl space must always include polyethylene on the dirt as well as proper grading around the perimeter of the house to direct surface water away from the building.
Hammer the cut 2 by 4 inch boards into place around the opening of the crawl space using a regular hammer and concrete nails.
It is a good idea to buy a vapor barrier if one is not already in place.
Excavate to a depth of 10 feet.
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Crawlspaces with dirt floors are tremendous sources of moisture.
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The surface might appear dry but most often moist earth isn t too far below.
Step 5 apply spray foam to seal any cracks between the lumber and the foundation.
A vapor barrier can be made out of a variety of.
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These requirements are identical whether the crawl space walls are.
Since the footers in a crawl space don t go deep you ll need to create new ones as well as a foundation and walls.
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