Posts Tagged ‘crawl space encapsulation insulation’
Can I Insulate Foundation Walls of Vented Crawl Space?
When is it best to insulate the foundation walls of your crawl space? Can you insulate the walls of a vented crawl space? Recently, we received this question on our Ask-a-Ninja page. If you have a question, please let us know. Q: What would be the problem if we did wall insulation and kept some…
Read MoreWinterizing Your Crawl Space
Winterizing your crawl space is a must have if your home resides anywhere temperatures fall below 32 degrees. The crawl space winterization package is exclusively offered by Crawl Space Ninja to ensure your crawl space is performing at peak efficiency. The winterization of your crawl space will help by offering the best available comfort for…
Read MoreTips for Attaching Foamboard to Brick Walls
Many older homes are built on brick or stone foundation walls and can be difficult to insulate during crawl space encapsulation. In this article, we discuss tips for attaching foamboard to brick or stone foundation walls. Butyl Tape Can Help Attach Foamboard to Brick Using 2-sided foundation butyl tape is a great way to assist…
Read MoreMisconception: Don’t Remove Insulation During Mold Remediation
Not removing the sub-floor insulation during mold treatment comes up on just about every crawl space inspection. The concept of doing less to save money has always been around, but we feel there are some areas of crawl space repair you should make sure are completed properly. Not doing mold remediation properly just to save…
Read MoreMisconception: Vapor Barrier Will Insulate Crawl Space
Many crawl space contractors tell homeowners the vapor barrier will insulate the crawl space. We have homeowners ask if this is true and the short of it is no. Vapor barrier is designed to inhibit moisture, not insulate (unless it is InsulBarrier). There are some insulation vapor barriers on the market and we use a…
Read MoreCrawl Space Encapsulation Under Sunroom
“Should I perform crawl space encapsulation under my sunroom? My front room on my home was a separate sunroom addition but we closed it in and added HVAC and now it is open to the rest of the living space. The crawl space under that room doesn’t really connect to the main space. I’m thinking…
Read MoreCrawl Space Insulation FAQ
Welcome to the crawl space insulation FAQ (frequently asked questions) by Crawl Space Ninja. This information is designed to help you make your home more efficient. The questions being answered come from our Ask a Ninja Program. Please let us know if you have a question you’d like us to answer. You can leave them…
Read More6 Places to Insulate Vented Crawl Spaces
If your crawl space is open or vented, here are 6 places to insulate your vented crawl space that could save you money and keep out pests. Remember, there is more to properly insulating your crawl space than just throwing up fiberglass batt insulation. You want to make sure you focus on air sealing and…
Read MoreEssential Guide to Crawl Space Encapsulation
Crawl Space Encapsulation is the best way to eliminate crawl space problems. Many crawl spaces suffer from high humidity, standing water, mold, poor insulation, pests, foundation problems, and more. This essential guide covers the most important areas of crawl space encapsulation. Read on if you want to learn how to create a worry-free crawl space.
Read MoreCrawl Space Encapsulation Charlotte NC
We have great news for those needing Crawl Space Encapsulation in Charlotte North Carolina, Crawl Space Ninja of Charlotte is open. Doug and Miranda Daniel have been awarded the Southeast Charlotte territory. Crawl Space Encapsulation Charlotte Crawl Space Ninja of Charlotte has been trained in the ways and philosophies of how to fix your crawl…
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