Do you know how many crawl space fans you need for effective ventilation and moisture control? Crawl spaces are often overlooked but play a crucial role in the overall health of your home. Proper ventilation is essential to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to...
Crawl space encapsulation may be one of the most debated and confusing topics within residential building construction. Everywhere you look, you can find another opinion, another study, or another warning. Therefore, a large part of this confusion is that crawl space...
Understanding the relationship between changes in season, geography, and dew point is crucial for maintaining a healthy crawl space environment. Managing moisture levels in your crawl space is important for maintaining the structural integrity and indoor air quality...
What is dew point and how does it affect your home? Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and condenses into visible water droplets. This moisture can lead to issues such as mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality in your crawl...
Why Now? My crawl space was always fine, so why am I having issues with my crawl space after all these years? You may have lived in your home for 20 or 30 years and never had a moisture problem in the crawl space until now. Why is there a problem if nothing has...
The history of foundations can be dated back to ancient civilizations. These civilizations recognized the need for a strong foundation which enabled them to build elaborate structures that can still be seen today. A foundation must provide a strong and stabilizing...
What type of home foundation is best? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are several types of residential foundations, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. However, the best type of home foundation is dependent upon several different factors. The...
Crawl spaces have evolved into two main categories: Vented and Unvented (also referred to as Closed). The International Residential Code (IRC) has specific regulations for moisture control for both vented and unvented crawl spaces. For the purposes of this blog, we...
How effective is your dehumidifier in winter? The answer probably depends on when and where you are using it. Dehumidifiers used in a crawl space are an effective tool in combatting moisture. They are often an integral part of your crawl space moisture control system....
What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality (IAQ) has received a lot of attention over the last several years. The increased interest in this topic is likely due to the link between indoor air quality and your health. Additionally, the number of hours that we spend...
A dehumidifier is a great moisture reduction tool for the crawl space. However, the cost to run a dehumidifier can greatly impact your energy cost. How does a dehumidifier work? The dehumidifier’s internal fan pulls warm moist air in and then cools the air. Cold air...
Why Does My Crawl Space Smell? It is no surprise that crawl spaces are often the culprit for bad smells in your home. These dark cool areas of your home are often dirty and can be a host for mold, bugs, animals and other issues. It is not a place we spend much time;...