Under the Floor
Under the Floor
Plain-English guides on moisture, mold, floors, insulation and what to do before you call, written to be read in a few minutes.
Homeowner TipsBuying or Selling a Home With a Crawl SpaceWhat buyers and sellers should know about the space under the house before a deal closes.
Homeowner TipsHow to Prepare for a Crawl Space VisitA few simple steps make an inspection or a repair day faster and smoother.
Energy and ComfortInsulating a Crawl Space: Floor or Walls?Where insulation goes depends on whether the crawl space is vented or sealed.
Moisture and WaterSump Pumps, Drains and Keeping Water OutHow a drain, a sump pump and a backup work together to keep liquid water out of a crawl space.
StructureTermites, Rot and Your Crawl SpaceDamp wood invites termites and decay. Learn the signs and what to do first.
StructureWhy Floors Sag Over a Crawl SpaceDamp wood, shifting supports and overloaded beams can all let floors drop. Here is how to tell which it is.
Air and MoldThe Stack Effect: How Crawl Space Air Reaches Your Living RoomWarm air rises in a house and pulls air up from below. Here is why the crawl space matters to the air you breathe.
Air and MoldHow Mold Grows in a Crawl Space and How to Stop ItMold needs moisture, food and time. Take away the moisture and the rest follows.
Moisture and WaterWhat Humidity Level Should a Crawl Space Have?A target range, how to measure it and what to do when your crawl space is too damp.
Moisture and WaterVented or Sealed: Which Crawl Space Is Better?Vents were once the standard. Today many homeowners seal their crawl spaces. Here is how to think about it.
Moisture and WaterCrawl Space Encapsulation ExplainedWhat encapsulation is, how it works and when it is the right answer for a damp crawl space.
Moisture and WaterSigns Your Crawl Space Has a Moisture ProblemA musty smell, cold floors and sticking doors can all trace back to the space under your house. Here is what to look for.Have a question that is not here?
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