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• The 2009 IECC ducts or portions of ducts located completely within the building envelope (i.e. conditioned crawl space) are exempt from having to be insulated; however, they still must be sealed properly.
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Your At Home Inspections, Inc. professional looks for stains - evidence of either leakage and/or condensation problems. Accessible roof framing components (e.g., trusses/rafters, sheathing, ridge plates/beams, connections, fasteners, etc.) are
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Your At Home Inspections, Inc. professional looks for any signs of water intrusion and/or high moisture content such as stains, efflorescence, rust damage to structural steel beams and fasteners, mold, mildew, rotted wood, silt, water stains on
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Yes, crawlspaces can be converted into basements, and Helbig Construction has the expertise to carry out crawlspace conversion projects. For more information, see Helbig’s crawlspace conversion page at www.crawlspaceconversion.
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Before delivery of hardwood flooring, the jobsite must be ready. A dry crawlspace is a must! If seepage is a common condition for the area, installation of foundation or footing drains may be necessary.
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You are correct. Fiberglass insulation loses a considerable amount of its insulation value when exposed to even minimal moisture levels. Basements and crawlspace areas have notoriously high moisture content. And with the current problems concerning
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The main reason for crawlspace conversions is the need for extra space. Growing families call for extra living space, and a crawlspace conversion can be just what it takes to accommodate a larger family.
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Hazardous mold can be found on almost every surface of a crawlspace. Mold can cause many problems including respiratory damage. Other common crawlspace hazards include water seepage (which ultimately causes mold growth), cracks in the concrete that
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