Crawls space / Discussions

Crawl space versus slab, which is better?

...spaces as damp and moldy. In a previous house I built with ICF walls the crawlspace was warm and dry. My main reason for considering a crawl space is I would like everything on one level. Yes you can use a heat pump with under floor radiant heating. Most radiant heated floors in new constructio are done with hydronic h...

Posted by Doug Bennett Jan. 5, 2025 Foundation and basement improvements 1 response

Why insulate the walls rather than the floor joists in a crawlspace?

...crawlspace insulation, that may answer your questions- The best way to insulate a crawlspace When you’ve seen crawlspaces with walls insulated and not the floor above, that will keep the crawlspace warmer. When there is insulation between the joists, that will slow heat from above, so the crawlspace will be cooler. If ...

Posted by Ron Monk June 2, 2021 Crawl spaces 3 responses