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Crawlspace / Discussions

Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

...crawlspace was warm and dry. My main reason for considering a crawl space is I would like everything on one level. Yes you can use a heat pump with under floor ...

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

What is the best way to insulate a crawlspace to keep humidity down and stop odors?

...Crawlspaces and Basements How much insulation does a basement need And for house shopping in case you ever move….Crawlspaces or Slabs, Which is Better? How to C...

Posted by Dave Bell Oct. 24, 2019 Crawl spaces 3 responses

How do you lower high radon levels in a basement?

I have a house to sell, I already have contract. we stayed 13 years in that home with full finished basement. In Radon test result is 7.5pCi/L . What should  we...

Posted by Uma Parekh May 22, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What can I do to prevent mold and musty smells from a crawlspace with a dirt floor?

...crawlspace floors that are humid and moldy. The following page will help you come up with a solution - How to fix a dirt floor crawlspace and prevent mold We ar...

Posted by bonna gordy May 15, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Is it ok to add insulation between joists in a crawl space?

...crawlspace.  This is in Colorado, dry climate, cold winters.  The walls of the crawlspace are insulated and the dirt floor is sealed with a vapor barrior, but m...

Posted by Cheryl Bottomley May 11, 2020 Crawl spaces

How do you remove water droplets from under a crawl space vapor barrier?

...crawlspace and increasing your risk of mold forming. Here is our page all about how to insulate a crawl space –  Crawlspaces are very rare as part of a new home...

Posted by Paul Racioppo Feb. 7, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

How do you install your own DIY radon mitigation system?

...crawlspaces Sub-slab depressurization is a great method for radon removal, but if the basement is not finished space, one mitigation strategy is installing a ...

Posted by Ariel Fridman Jan. 27, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

In the winter should you heat a low/dirt floor crawl space with a furnace vent?

...crawlspace will prevent mold. But heating a dirt floor crawlspace without taking any steps towards insulating the crawlspace and creating an air seal is going t...

Posted by janis hobson Dec. 11, 2019 Crawl spaces 1 response

Can you provide Crawlspace Insulation Design Assistance?

...crawlspace contains our oil-fired heating system; there is a small opening allowing access to the crawlspace from the "full" basement (still fieldstone and dirt...

Posted by Randy Christensen Dec. 10, 2019 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do you insulate a crawlspace with dirt floor?

...crawlspace with no Vapor Barrier….  we would very much appreciate your input and advice.  Cheers, Sal The first thing to mention is that if you have an uneven s...

Posted by sal Bellicoso Oct. 30, 2019 Crawl spaces 2 responses

How do you do Radon mitigation when with insulating and ventilating a crawlspace?

...crawlspaces is not recommended due to the potential risk of bringing in hot humid air during the summer months where it can condense on cool surfaces. I would l...

Posted by Cathy Gaskins Feb. 17, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Do I need to spray foam the ceiling of my crawl space to help winterize it?

...crawlspace improvements is here – Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly One option would be to insulate the walls and concrete slab fl...

Posted by Sheilagh Thompson Jan. 21, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response

How do I get rid of moisture with cement floor crawl space that has a vapour barrier?

...Crawlspaces and Remove Moisture. Have a read over that and let us know if you still have questions let us know and give us a few more details, I’m sure we can h...

Posted by Cindy Chatham 04 chatham Aug. 25, 2020 Crawl spaces 1 response

Should you allow air flow through a crawl space with a dirt floor?

...Crawlspaces Properly So a few questions – is it now just flat ground under the cabin? If not, now deep is it?  How much space between the dirt and the bottom of...

Posted by Amber Murray Aug. 17, 2020 Crawl spaces 3 responses

How do you insulate a crawlspace?

...crawlspace. Insulating between the floor joists is not the best way to reduce heat loss in a crawlspace as you will have created two separate environments in te...

Posted by Drew Weistend Nov. 14, 2017 Crawl spaces 1 response

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