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 ...

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 ...

Q. This week: My five year old second home has a five foot tall crawl space with a concrete floor (copper and PVC pipes and ductwork are down there, and a suspended 80,000 BTU transverse furnace).

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Many building codes in the southeastern United States call for increased attic and crawl space ventilation to fight moisture and related IAQ problems. Craig DeWitt, Ph.D., P.E., ...

Q-My house has an unfinished crawl space under an addition that was built some years ago. This past winter I noticed that many of the joists were damp with condensation and that the cement block ...

Question: We live in the Piedmont section of North Carolina, and our home has a crawl space, with crawl space vents placed around the foundation. The vents have a wire positioner that allows them to ...

Q: We have been plagued by moisture in the crawl space of our home (built in 1978). A French drain system surrounding our house was installed two years ago. A pest inspection at that time indicated ...

If you have a crawl space at your home, you know that it can commonly cause problems if not cared for properly. It could cause musty odors, high humidity levels indoors, and a cold feel underfoot. A ...

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 ...