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Does Foam Insulation Keep CMUs From Drying?
Insulating concrete-block walls can keep a basement or crawlspace dry, but does preventing inward drying harm the concrete?
Crawlspaces That Work
To avoid moisture problems, either seal and condition your crawlspace or isolate the space from the rest of the house.
Dampproofing and Waterproofing for Foundation Walls
The easiest and most economical place to waterproof a basement or crawlspace is on the outside, but there are reliable interior solutions too.
Wet-Crawlspace Solution
Avoid rot and mold by sealing out moisture from above and below.
Insulating an Uninsulated Block-Wall Home
Building scientist Joe Lstiburek recommends insulating with rigid foam on the exterior.
How to Insulate a Floor over a Crawlspace
Use a combination of batts, continuous rigid foam, and a vapor barrier to safely insulate this tricky space.
Episode Eleven: Floor Leveling, Crawlspaces, and Structural Beams
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and associate editor Patrick McCombe about floor leveling, crawlspaces, and structural beams. The show is driven…
Creating a Sealed Crawlspace
Properly designed unvented crawlspaces have a number of advantages compared to vented crawlspaces.
Crawlspace insulation
Q: Your recent article Does Fiberglass Insulation Still Make Sense? (FHB #160, pp. 50-55) was informative, but it left me wondering about the best way to insulate a crawlspace. I have…
Problems after sealing a crawlspace
Q: To dry out my crawlspace, I recently laid a plastic vapor barrier over its dirt floor. However, last winter, the 1920s-vintage house developed gaps in the hardwood floors and warped…

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