crawlspaces
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Most Common Vapor Retarder for Crawlspaces
Polyethylene sheeting is the preferred material for crawlspace encapsulation because it satisfies IRC requirements and is cost effective, readily available, and easy to install
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Should You Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Considerations include bulk water management and combustion appliances
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How to Minimize Moisture in a Crawlspace
Excessive moisture in unsealed crawlspaces can lead to structural rot, poor indoor air quality, and high energy consumption. The solution is encapsulation and dehumidification.
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Reusing an Old Foundation: Thrifty or Misguided?
Does it make sense to enlarge an existing foundation for a new house?
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Best Strategy for a Crawlspace in a Flood Zone
Building in a flood zone, a GBA reader searches for the best way to insulate and air seal a crawlspace
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The House My Dad Built
Green-building basics made a big difference when upgrading my childhood home
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Dampproofing and Waterproofing Foundation Walls
How to keep water out of basements and crawlspaces
