Part 10

Question 1

Residences located in colder climates typically have

Answer 1

a basement or a crawl space under the entire house

Question 2

Basements generally do not require a foundation adjustment in an extreme climate

Answer 2

because the foundation footings are fully in the ground and well protected from damaging frost

Question 3

The cost of the finished area is

Answer 3

in addition to the cost of the basement itself

The finished basement is added to the unfinished basement cost.

Question 4

There are two categories of basement finish:

Answer 4

Minimal finish

Partitioned finish.

Question 5

This rate is used when there is no division of rooms. It’s just one big open area that is finished with drywall on the walls and ceiling and vinyl-composition flooring. The heating is incidental, often from the furnace located on the same level.

Answer 5

Minimal finish

Question 6

This higher cost rate assumes a level of finish that is commensurate with the main level.

Answer 6

Partitioned finish