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First, take steps to reduce the moisture buildup within the crawlspace. If there is an exposed-earth floor, cover it with a vapor barrier such as 4- or 6-mil polyethylene sheets with edges overlapped and taped together. Tape the sheets to the
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Actually, any home, regardless of age, energy-efficiency, or foundation type, could have a radon problem. The only way to know whether or not a particular home has a problem is to test THAT home.
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Once upon a time, certain building codes required vents be placed in crawl spaces beneath homes during the construction phase. Since that time, building officials have realized these requirements are incorrect since vents allow hot and humid summer
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The overhead floor of a crawlspace--usually the dwelling area of a home--can be insulated with rigid insulation. Often times, homeowners insulate their crawl space floors with batt insulation. The problem with batt insulation is that moisture can
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plastic barrier on ground in crawlspace. no standing water in or around foundation
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A crawlspace is a narrow space left between the ground and the floor of a building that allows minimal storage and access to pipes or wiring for repair and maintenance. Houses often have a crawlspace rather than a full basement, or because the house
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Do you need a vapor barrier in your crawlspace? If you have strange smells, odors or moisture concerns coming from your crawlspace or just lingering in your house, then you probably do. A crawlspace is full of unwanted moisture and odors that
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A sealed crawlspace is like a "mini basement". It saves energy and contributes to healthier indoor air in the living space. A sealed crawlspace has no vents, the foundation walls are insulated, the ground is covered with thick plastic sheeting and
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If the crawlspace is vented to the outside, then the floor should be insulated to save energy. Fiberglass is one option, but it should be installed so that it maintains contact with the floor above. Traditionally, crawlspaces have been vented to the
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In a crawlspace with a dirt floor, a vapor barrier can significantly reduce the moisture in the air by preventing it from rising out of the ground. This, in turn can help prevent mold. It also makes it much easier to move around in the crawlspace
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