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Crawl spaces in flood zones

Crawl spaces in flood zones

by Tim Snyder | Feb 10, 2015 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Foundations

What to do about insulation, encapsulation, flood vents and more Up till now, most crawl space advice on this website has focused on crawl spaces that are located away from flood zones. Now it’s time to put our attention on how things change when your crawl space is...
Should I close my crawl space vents in the winter?

Should I close my crawl space vents in the winter?

by Tim Snyder | Dec 10, 2014 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts

Making the right upgrades will prevent freezing pipes, keep rooms more comfortable and lower heating costs. The simple answer to the question above is: Yes. Just about anything you can do to separate your crawl space from frigid exterior conditions is a good idea. But...
What’s in store for your crawl space floor?

What’s in store for your crawl space floor?

by Tim Snyder | Oct 1, 2014 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Foundations, Home Systems

Material and treatment options depend largely on the condition of your crawl space If you’ve been reading about crawl spaces at myHOMEscience.com, this blog topic won’t come as a surprise. Among the many questions and comments on crawl space topics, quite a few are...
The Crawlspace Argument: Open (Vented) vs Closed (Encapsulated)

The Crawlspace Argument: Open (Vented) vs Closed (Encapsulated)

by Joseph R. Provey | Sep 19, 2013 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Foundations

A new way to solve an old problem More than 27 million homes in the U.S. have crawlspaces. That number grows every year, as 15 to 20 percent of new homes continue to be built over crawlspaces. That’s a lot of houses, most of which are probably suffering from a variety...

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