Posts Tagged ‘Should I seal the vents in my crawl space?’
What Does the EPA Say About Venting Sealed Crawl Spaces
What Does the EPA Say About Venting Sealed Crawl Spaces? Crawl space encapsulation can create issues if not properly ventilated per EPA guidelines. Local building codes vary on this issue but we want to share our thoughts on why you should ventilate a sealed crawl space. The goal of a sealed crawl space is to…
Read MoreMisconception: Seal All Vents of Encapsulated Crawl Space
Is it a good idea to seal all the vents of an encapsulated crawl space? Sealing all vents is a great way to control humidity and moisture, but don’t overlook soil gases. Controlling moisture while creating a soil gas or crawl space odor issue is not healthy for your home. What is a Sealed Crawl…
Read MoreIs It OK to Seal Off My Crawl Space
Is It OK to seal off my crawl space from the elements? The short answer is yes. But you don’t fix the crawl space moisture problem and create a crawl space odor or soil gas problem. Like most things in life, a balance is better than one extreme or the other. ORDER TODAY! Michael Church’s…
Read MoreVented Crawl Spaces
Controlling crawl space humidity is the key to a healthy crawl space and a healthy home. It is the same for basements too. A wet mold basement or crawl space can affect resale value and maybe even your health.
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