Update: Everyone says you need a full vapor barrier under a basement slab in Edmonton, but I skipped it on my garage floor pour last fall and it's still perfect.

I used a 6 mil poly sheet only under the footings and compacted gravel with a proper slope for drainage, saving about $400 and a full day's work, so has anyone else had luck with a modified approach here?

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2 Comments

jordanc325h ago

Well, I guess we'll see how that gamble pays off in a few years.

caleb_ross124h ago

Honestly, that gamble feels like a long shot. The market is already shifting in a way that makes their whole plan look outdated. Betting against the current trends just seems like a bad move.