Radon in crawlspaces / Discussions

How do you insulate a crawlspace with dirt floor?

...radon gas in homes, so see our pages on mitigating radon gas in basements, including how to remove radon gas from well water, in case you dig a well in the future. Venting a crawlspace is not a great idea since it can be very cool down there and when you draw in warm, humid air in the summer, it is at risk of condensin...

Posted by sal Bellicoso Oct. 30, 2019 Crawl spaces 2 responses

What is the best way to insulate a crawlspace to keep humidity down and stop odors?

...inches would be better. Think about the returns – you’ll be doing the same amount of labour but you will double your insulation value. A few questions do come up from this side, what do you mean by ‘seal’ the floor? If it is cement, I would be thinking about laying as sheet of 6 mil poly and then laying insulation boar...

Posted by Dave Bell Oct. 24, 2019 Crawl spaces 3 responses