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Crawl space / Discussions

Will foundation wall be strong enough surrounded by gravel?

...crawl spaces will endlessly and continously supply moisture into the space. Read more here - How to insulate and waterproof a crawl space to avoid and prevent f...

Posted by Antonia Bellini March 16, 2025 Waterproofing and drainage 1 response

How do you properly insulate a cinder block foundation walk out?

I recently had perimeter drainage installed on the inside of the basement with 6-mil plastic in the areas that is below grade. I am now in the process of framin...

Posted by John Smith Nov. 17, 2022 Basements improvements 1 response

What type of insulation can I put on my kitchen floor that sits on dirt?

there is no access to the floor from the basement. the floor joist is running on the actual diry it is freezing in the winter. 

Posted by Mohammed Hussain June 30, 2021 Crawl spaces

Which insulation should I use under my cottage?

...crawlspace – walls and floors We can help you formulate a plan to improve it, we just need to know the above questions first is all. The best move you could do ...

Posted by denis maurier May 3, 2021 Crawl spaces 3 responses

Should I put gravel on a crawl space floor for drainage?

...crawl space floor to allow moisture drainage? Before putting the moisture barrier down. Thank u A lot of crawl space floors will have gravel on them, but the in...

Posted by Karen Lundgren Foulk April 12, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response

Can you create a passive wine cellar by insulating and air sealing a crawl space?

...crawl space is 4 ft tall and ventilated to the outside. The crawl space has a concrete floor. I think it would be an excellent place for a passive wine cellar w...

Posted by JC Wong April 2, 2021 Crawl spaces 5 responses

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace and install radiant floor heat?

...crawlspaces to get an idea of the basics on how they function best.  Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly As for how to convert your ...

Posted by Todd hall June 28, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do you insulate a cottage crawlspace? It's in the Haliburton Highlands

...crawl spaces – How to insulate crawlspaces properly  Venting a crawlspace can be a problem if there is high humidity outdoors and that humid air hits the cold s...

Posted by Beata Domanska May 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

What is the best practice to insulate a crawl space floor?

...crawl spaces -  Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly Once your walls are closed in you will need to decide if you are heating the spa...

Posted by austin Fanning March 16, 2020 Crawl spaces 4 responses

What is the best way to insulate the ceiling of my crawl space?

...crawlspace if it isn’t properly insulated. The first step is to have a read on the following page about how to insulate a crawlspace properly –  Crawlspaces are...

Posted by Judy Mendel Feb. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 4 responses

What is the best way to Insulate the crawl space of an old home?

...crawlspace. I would like to know the correct way to insulate my crawl space regarding vapour barrier and what to do around vents and plumping pipes when install...

Posted by Aj Jan. 21, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do you fix ice dams and crawl space insulation in historic homes?

...crawlspaces –  How to insulate and seal crawl spaces That should tell you all you need on that topic, and yes, it's best to insulate and protect your crawl spac...

Posted by Faith K Feb. 26, 2021 Roof assemblies - renovation 2 responses

Can my shallow crawl space be converted to a slab foundation?

...crawl space covered in crushed stone. I have high humidity in the house and crawl space (despite the fact that the crawlspace is always clean and dry) for which...

Posted by Sian O'Keefe Aug. 15, 2020 Slab on Grade 1 response

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

...crawl space with dirt floor or slab. The 10x14' cellar has heavy springtime water ingress where the dry stacked stone meets bedrock. The previous homeowner repo...

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

What is the best underfloor insulation type for radiant floor heat?

...crawl space or a full basement? And is it heated or unheated below? And is it insulated below? We aren’t too familiar with existing building practices in Irelan...

Posted by David Irwin July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 1 response

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