With something this important, it’s not enough to just halfway fix the problem. You need to make sure you’re actually fixing the problem, not slapping a bandage over the top.Actually fixing the problem will make sure it goes away. It also makes sure that your problem doesn’t multiply behind your back. That way, you don’t […]
One of the most important reasons you shouldn’t try to do this on your own is that the foundation of your home is a very delicate thing. If you mess something up, it could spell disaster.The foundation of your home is just that: a foundation for the entire thing. The last thing you want to […]
It takes a lot more energy to make humid air feel cool again. As the humidity rises in your crawl space, it’ll evaporate again into the air, then rise up through the rest of your home. That means everyone living in the home will start to feel it.It’s common for people to feel much more […]
Another reason you don’t want mold, mildew, or rotted wood is that it pulls in insects. Bugs love to eat mold and rotting wood, and the moisture provides an easy way for them to drink. If you’re dealing with bugs, you’ll probably find that you soon start dealing with mice. Rodents eat bugs, and they […]
In moist environments, you’ll find that mold, mildew, and wood rot grow quickly. Mold and mildew especially like to grow on any surfaces available. The moisture in the air also makes a perfect environment for wood rot. These aren’t just gross. They can also be very dangerous. You don’t want these things in your home […]
Your crawl space rests under your home, typically in the dark and underneath the surface of the ground. That means it’s often very nice and cool in the crawl space. This isn’t inherently a bad thing. In fact, it can be a very good thing. It only becomes a bad thing when you introduce warmer […]
If you have crawl space vents, even the best crawl space vents out there, they’re going to let in humidity. After all, that’s sort of the point. The idea is to let outside air in so the air doesn’t become stale and stagnant. However, while inviting in fresh air, crawl space vents also invite in […]
This is the key to understanding this concept. Unfortunately, it can be pretty confusing. The gist of the matter is that warmer air can hold more water than cooler air. When cooler air starts to hold too much water, that water vapor coalesces into general water, which has to collect somewhere. Essentially, that means a […]
The differences between Washington, D.C., and Maryland are essentially nonexistent in this situation. The building code considers vented crawl space the default, with non-vented crawl spaces only available in very specific situations. You can have a non-vented crawl space if you meet these guidelines: Certain minimum coverage with a vapor barrier A method of mechanical […]
As with Virginia, vented crawl spaces are considered the default with the Maryland building code. However, it’s possible to have a non-vented crawl space as long as you meet the following requirements: Certain minimum coverage with a vapor barrier A method of mechanical crawl space ventilation that meets a certain rate of ventilation; the residential […]
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