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Basements improvements

Repairing Damp Basements: Why Encapsulation is the Best Upgrade for Older Foundations

...crawl space encapsulation: a homeowner's and pro's guide Basement and crawl space encapsulation is a comprehensive moisture management strategy designed to seal the foundation from the damp earth. Whether you are dealing with a dirt floor crawl space or an older concrete basement floor lacking a vapor barrier, encapsul...

Crawl spaces or slab on grade foundations?
Foundations and Basements

Slab on grade or crawlspaces, which is better?

...crawl space on the other hand, is exactly that - a space you can crawl in. To help you decide which is better, first take an afternoon and go spelunking so you can ask yourself if you really enjoyed crawling around in a dark place full of bugs while banging your head on stuff. If the answer was yes, then crawl-spaces a...