Virginia’s building code accepts vented crawl spaces as the default, only allowing for non-vented crawl spaces in certain situations. These situations are a little more nebulous and less well-defined than the exceptions in North Carolina’s code. You can have a non-vented crawl space as long as the space meets the following requirements: Certain minimum coverage […]
North Carolina revised its building code in 2018, leading to some brand-new regulations regarding encapsulated crawl spaces, including cleared-up wording for exceptions to the venting requirement. The building code still treats a vented crawl space as the default, but it’s coming to realize that unvented crawl spaces are very much preferable. Now you can have […]
You do have the option of fixing bubbling paint on your own time. To do so, you’ll need to bring a toolkit together including: A putty knife Sandpaper Wall cleaner or a gentle general cleanser Rags Joint compound Primer The paint you want To clear up bubbling paint, take the following steps: Scrape the bubbles […]
As mentioned, the most common reasons paint tends to bubble when exposed to concrete include: Excessive moisture Excessive heat Dirty walls Poor roller usage Lack of primer To get more specific, however, paint tends to bubble more frequently on porous surfaces like concrete because of how concrete responds to hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is a […]
The paint on your walls can start to bubble for myriad reasons. The most common include but are not limited to: Dirt and grime beneath the paint. It’s in your best interest to try and clean your walls before you paint them. If dust or other materials get stuck beneath your new paint job, it’s […]
If you’ve just moved into a new space, or if you want to try and finish an unfinished basement, you may be tempted to lay down a few layers of paint. Before you do, it is important to look over your basement walls for signs of water damage. If you live in a home that […]
It’s common for many homeowners to want to try DIY fixes for problems. This can help in some situations, so why not crawl space encapsulation? Is it possible for you to perform crawl space encapsulation on your own? Could DIY crawl space encapsulation be less expensive than taking it to a professional? The short answer […]
The reason vapor barriers are such an important part of a closed crawl space is that moisture is basically your crawl space’s greatest enemy. Moisture is great at finding its way into places it doesn’t belong, and you need to be sure it can’t get into your crawl space. How can you keep moisture out […]
Another important component of a closed crawl space is a vapor barrier. Do you need a thicker vapor barrier? What’s the right type of vapor barrier to get? What types of crawl spaces need a vapor barrier? When it comes to vapor barriers, here’s how to maximize your enclosed crawl space. 6-Mil to 20-Mil Vapor […]
One thing many crawl spaces still have is open vents. These vents allow outside air and water into the crawl space. Can you keep your crawl space vents with an enclosed crawl space, or do you have to remove them? What do they do? Is it important to close or keep them? These are the […]
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