Crawl space repairs / Discussions

How do you fix moisture problems in basement?

I am redoing a basement wall that has a lot of moisture and has rotted the studs I see you mentioned to do drywall, studs with mineral wood then 2" of rigid insulation attached to block foundation would it be ok if I put Delta MS against the block foundation then apply the rigind insulation Thanks for your help. Puttin...

Posted by John rodrigues Nov. 27, 2020 Basements improvements 3 responses

Which insulation should I use under my cottage?

...crawlspace – walls and floors We can help you formulate a plan to improve it, we just need to know the above questions first is all. The best move you could do though, is the 6-mil poly on the floor you mentioned. That will keep the moisture in the ground and help you avoid mold and be much more comfortable by keeping ...

Posted by denis maurier May 3, 2021 Crawl spaces 3 responses

Should I put gravel on a crawl space floor for drainage?

...crawl space floor to allow moisture drainage? Before putting the moisture barrier down. Thank u A lot of crawl space floors will have gravel on them, but the intent is not really drainage, its just as a surface to walk on that is easily leveled I would suggest. Gravel for drainage is used around the exterior of foudati...

Posted by Karen Lundgren Foulk April 12, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response