Improving foundation ventilation to prevent moisture buildup is a critical part of crawl space maintenance for Dallas homeowners. Moisture in the crawl space can compromise foundation health and ...
Close those crawl-space vents to keep cold air out. Older homes in the South were typically built over a crawl space rather than a finished basement. Even today, many homes don't include a finished ...
Q: I’m building a crawl space foundation for a small add-on to my home and was told I’d have to ventilate it. Since it is mostly dirt and concrete, is venting it really that important? What are my ...
The average homeowner probably never inspects their crawl spaces, and for good reason. The name itself is practically an invitation to discomfort, allergens and a bout with claustrophobia. But anyone ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — When winter weather hits, remember your crawl space. Experts say you need to close the space’s vents when the cold weather hits. Home experts say leaving it open can allow ...
Water damage is one of the most costly and horrific issues that your home can face. Not only does water do damage to building materials that it comes in contact with, but it also creates a breeding ...
As colder weather settles in along the Front Range, crawl spaces and attics require attention. Do you have rotating turbine vents on the roof? It’s a good idea to shroud them with a garbage bag until ...
The average homeowner probably spends as much time thinking about their home’s crawl space as they do about flossing. For those of us who aren’t doing that twice a day, every day, it may be time to ...
Q: I am planning to build a new home on a crawl space foundation. I’ve been hearing a lot lately that conditioned crawlspaces — as opposed to vented crawlspaces — are the way to go. Are they? A: Here ...