A moldy crawl space is frustrating for sure, but one of the most frustrating things about having a moldy crawl space can be when you don’t understand what’s happening. Fungus requires water to grow, so here are the main reasons you probably have a moldy crawl space. High Crawl Space Humidity High crawl space humidity […]
The installation aspect of a crawl space moisture barrier is something that can trip some homeowners up. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not enough to just put down a barrier over the ground. You’ll run into problems if you try to install your own crawl space moisture barrier. DIY Installation Problems The installation process is […]
A 20-mil crawl space moisture barrier is recommended by Foundation Recovery Systems. It’s much thicker than the required minimum and even thicker than many contractors will recommend. Is it really important that you get a 20-mil barrier? Thinner Vapor Barriers Are Less Effective A 6-mil crawl space moisture barrier is typically the minimum requirement. However, […]
When you install a crawl space moisture barrier, you’re ensuring that you don’t run into some common problems. A crawl space moisture barrier is necessary if you want to make sure you’re creating a healthy home. Avoids Moisture Through the Floor A crawl space moisture barrier, especially when you install it appropriately, helps you avoid […]
Because dirt crawl spaces are so prolific, it’s common for homeowners to wonder why they’re such a problem. However, dirt crawl spaces are a monumental issue, and you must tackle them as early as possible. High Levels of Crawl Space Humidity It’s common for high levels of crawl space humidity to flourish in a dirt […]
The drain installation process is something that utilizes a lot of professional knowledge. It’s common for homeowners to try to do the installation process themselves, but should you just leave it up to the experts? Here’s what you need to know about crawl space drain installation. DIY Answers A DIY solution for a crawl space […]
Some homeowners need crawl space drains but don’t know why. If you understand the uses of a crawl space drain, you can more thoroughly understand why you might need one. Preparing for Floods When you have a crawl space drain, you’re preparing for the possibility of a flood and ensuring that your property is ready […]
Water in your crawl space can come from a variety of places. You must be able to maximize your ability to handle water in your crawl space, no matter where it’s coming from. Flooding Internally Internal flooding can be one of the most damaging types of flooding because it’s something that you can’t completely protect […]
As you can see, adding a vapor barrier could be an incredibly useful way to maximize the health of your crawl space. However, you need to make sure you’ve installed it appropriately. Here’s what you can do to install your crawl space vapor barrier. DIY Installation A DIY installation is often very appealing to homeowners […]
Crawl space moisture problems come from a variety of places, which means that a vapor barrier might not fix all your problems. Here’s what you need to know about moisture problems and crawl space vapor barriers. Moisture Problems in a Dirt Crawl Space A crawl space vapor barrier should help you avoid moisture problems from […]
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