Crawl space / Discussions

...crawlspace, which is a less appealing option than piles, so if you would be forced to fill it anyway then your best option by far at that point would be a slab. The perfect basement in our opinion would be - a super insulated raft slab (frost protected shallow foundation) on top of which would be ICF block foundation. 

...crawlspace - a vapour-impermeable membrane is the smartest thing you can do. without covering it, a stone or dirt floor in crawl spaces will endlessly and continously supply moisture into the space. Read more here - How to insulate and waterproof a crawl space to avoid and prevent future mold The damp proofing tar that...

there is no access to the floor from the basement. the floor joist is running on the actual diry it is freezing in the winter. 

...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 ...

...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...

...spaces. First, you’d need to insulate the crawlspace, and there are a few things you have mentioned that would concern me. this page is a good starting place as it covers what to do about an uninsulated crawl space- How to insulate crawl spaces and prevent moisture damage Are your wood studs directly against the concre...

...Crawl space under house with pipes which froze during same storm. Is it wise to insulate the wood skirting around the house to prevent a repeat situation? You’ve got two separate questions here, so first check this page here on crawlspaces –  How to insulate and seal crawl spaces That should tell you all you need on th...

I recently had perimeter drainage installed on the inside of the basement with 6-mil plastic in the areas that is below grade. I am now in the process of framing it out. The rear elvation is a walk out with full cinder block instead of 2x6. I am framed out about two inches from the foundation and I am in Zone 4. Should...

...crawl with a part basement attached. 650 square feet. It has sand floor and below grade concrete walls. the access to the crawl is from the part basement. i have take out old r10 batts that were in the floor joists. the crawl is vented with 2 vents. i live on the east coast of Vancouver Island BC. I am have trouble dec...

...crawl space which is about 20" deep.  About 15 years ago the floor joists were replaced due to rot, concrete footings poured and the floor of the crawl space covered in crushed stone. I have high humidity in the house and crawl space (despite the fact that the crawlspace is always clean and dry) for which I am trying t...

...crawl space with dirt floor or slab. The 10x14' cellar has heavy springtime water ingress where the dry stacked stone meets bedrock. The previous homeowner reported ~12" of standing water during a tropical storm and the sump losing power. The exterior water ingress can only be managed so much by gutters/french drains, ...

...crawl space or a full basement? And is it heated or unheated below? And is it insulated below? We aren’t too familiar with existing building practices in Ireland unfortunately so we just need to get up to speed with what you already have. There are many ways to go about radiant heat, and if you are considering insulati...

...crawlspaces to get an idea of the basics on how they function best.  Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly As for how to convert your cottage to a house, there are a few options. Most of which, given your proximity to the ground would start with jacking it up to get it further from the ground ...

...crawl spaces – How to insulate crawlspaces properly  Venting a crawlspace can be a problem if there is high humidity outdoors and that humid air hits the cold surfaces of a crawlspace or basement as it can lead to condensation forming. Is your dehumidifier a fairly modern one that shows a reading of the current levels ...

...crawl spaces -  Crawl Space Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly Once your walls are closed in you will need to decide if you are heating the space or keeping it cool, that determines whether or not you’re better to insulate between the joists or directly on the dirt. And what climate zone or region are ...

...crawlspace; either you insulate the floor of the crawl space and then treat it as part of the conditioned living space (meaning heat it), or you can insulate the floor joists, as you suggest, Then you can keep it at a lower temperature to save energy. It’s good that you are aware of the risk of mold forming in a crawls...

...crawlspace. I would like to know the correct way to insulate my crawl space regarding vapour barrier and what to do around vents and plumping pipes when installing.   There are a couple of ways to insulate the crawl space of an old home, either you can insulate the ground and keep the crawl space warm, or insulate betw...