Crawl Space Tips & Insights

Did you know that the weight of an average US home is between 80 and 160 tons? To that, you have to add the foundation at seven-and-a-half tons. The foundation is a critical component of the overall construction of your house. The foundations provide a flat platform upon which to construct a hous…

What is a crawl space and what’s its purpose? Does your home have a basement or a crawl space? Many people confuse the two if they have an unfinished area under their homes. However, crawl spaces really are different than basements and have their own set of unique problems. Identifying whether yo…

Have you ever taken a look at your wooden walls and noticed there were holes in them? You might immediately chalk it up to rot, but this isn’t necessarily the case. Sometimes, your wooden walls can get destroyed thanks to little critters such as termites. And, knowing when you’re dealing with ter…

In your home, 10 percent of the heat loss in your home is lost through the flooring. However, properly insulating and sealing your crawl space can prevent this and will make your home more energy-efficient. Having an energy-efficient house can lower your energy bills, along with many other benefi…

Want a simple way to save up to 15 percent on your heating and cooling costs? You may want to consider marking sure your home is properly insulated and adding more if needed. Proper insulation can save you a lot of money while also making your home more comfortable. But what part of a house shoul…

Only 30 percent of homes in America have basements. Most of the remaining 70 percent have crawl spaces or are built directly on concrete slabs. While every type of foundation has its pros and cons, homes with crawl spaces are among the most likely to suffer sagging. But what do sagging floors in…

Crawl space encapsulation is the process of lining your crawl space with heavy-duty polyethylene. The polyethylene barrier covers and seals the floors, walls, and, in some cases, the ceiling of your crawl space. Some crawl space professionals will recommend adding a dehumidifier to keep moisture…

Flood damage costs approximately $17 billion every year in the United States. Even recurring water issues can cause problems like mold, rust, rot, or electrical fires. If you have regular flooding in your basement or crawl space, a sump pump could be the solution. There are a lot of different sum…

A crawl space or basement inspection can help you avoid big problems. If you’re buying a home, a crawl space inspection can help you to pinpoint issues before making an offer. If you’re selling a home, you’ll want to think about scheduling a crawl space inspection to avoid unpleasant surprises. I…

Imagine this: you’re in the new home you just bought, and you’re walking around, checking out every area. Everything seems fine. Flash forward a few years, and you have some serious problems going on with your home’s foundation. An expert comes by to check out what’s going on, and it turns out th…

The crawl space under your home is more important than you might think. You may wonder, “Do I need a vapor barrier in my crawl space?” Well, you’re in the right place to learn the answer. Somewhere between 15% to 20% of all homes in the United States have a crawl space. A crawl space costs less […]

✅ TL;DR – How Your Crawl Space Impacts Your Home’s Air Quality Around 50–60% of your home’s indoor air comes from the crawl space. Mold, mildew, and pests in the crawl space can directly affect the air you breathe. Moisture and poor ventilation are top culprits behind poor air quality. Crawl spac…