Crawl spaces provide accessible hiding places for important mechanical systems and form part of the support structure of the building. Protecting these from moisture and heat is important to ensure …
Venting your dryer tends to require some extra effort as you will need to comply with certain building codes in order to abide by health and safety protocols. To do …
Installing the external unit of your heat pump in your unused crawl space may seem like a tempting idea. It is an efficient use of wasted space and keeps an …
A cold crawl space can cause a homeowner no end of trouble. From frozen pipes and all the associated damage to exhaust fans that drip because their ducts run through …
Crawl Space Encapsulation Pros Crawl Space Encapsulation Cons It reduces structural damages caused by the prolonged presence of moisture and humidity Encapsulating a crawl space is quite expensive. Even if …
Crawl spaces are vulnerable to moisture and humidity. If left unattended for a prolonged period, moisture causes a range of problems to home structure, air quality, and utility systems. The …
When researching encapsulation, it is often highly recommended to have a dehumidifier installed in conjunction with encapsulation. If the concern is humidity in your crawl space, you would think that it …
Crawl spaces are really convenient for some larger appliances and subpanels, but sometimes you would prefer to pretend the space doesn’t exist. But just because crawl spaces are commonly damp …
Crawl spaces seem like an ideal spot for water heaters. They are out of the way but still close to the house and water and power supply points. The issue …