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

...space.  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 my ind...

Posted by Cheryl Bottomley May 11, 2020 Crawl spaces

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

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

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

Can you provide Crawlspace Insulation Design Assistance?

...space warm so it becomes part of the conditioned space. Have you already found pages about crawlspace repair on our site? if not, start with this page here –  B...

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

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

...space. What are the humidity levels? Homes (basements, crawl spaces and the whole shh-bang) are best kept below 60% Relative Humidity to avoid mold and I’m wond...

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?

...spaces and how they are best insulated and kept dry. Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly So a few questions – is it now just flat gr...

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

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