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By: Jasna Aleksandrova The last of our series of crawlspace blogs for the year… Opinions are divided when talking about vented or sealed crawlspaces. Some of the older building regulations state that crawlspaces need to be vented, but new research shows that the opposite is true, sealed crawlspaces are much more energy efficient than vented ones. That’s why newer building …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova In our last of our crawlspace series of blogs we’re going to talk about retrofitting sealed crawlspaces. Sealed crawl spaces proved that they outperform naturally vented crawl spaces with vent openings usually on opposite sides of the crawl space wall. This outperforming over the vented crawl space usually counts for better energy efficiency and better moisture control. …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Making a decision about how to take care of moisture in your crawlspace is never easy. It’s a decision that almost every homeowner will have to face at one point or another. The reason why it’s not easy to decide on a solution is that there are many different options to choose from. But which is the …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Moisture problems Crawlspace moisture can cause a lot of headaches for any homeowner. Moisture causes surface condensation, mildew, musty odors, fungi growth and it attracts insects. It also affects electrical systems and insulation beneath the flooring which increases heating and cooling costs. Keeping all of this in mind, anyone can see how important it is to prevent …

By: Jasna Alekandrova The modern age that we live in brings new ways of solving problems, even ones that have been around for a long time, such as crawlspace moisture. Most houses in Virginia are built on a crawlspace. This is not just for show. It is apparently cheaper and easier to build a house that has a crawlspace foundation. …

By:Jasna Aleksandrova The water cycle Moisture problems in crawlspaces are tightly connected to the simplest natural cycle on planet earth: the hydrologic (water) cycle. The hydrologic cycle refers to the continuous movement of water in nature. The principle is very simple and can be described in a few words like: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff and subsurface flow. What does …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Having water in the basement or crawlspace can be a real nightmare for a homeowner. This refers mainly to the quality of living within a house that has a damp foundation, basement, or crawlspace. Most houses that have issues with damp basement areas or a damp crawlspace have unhealthy breathing air caused by molds that can, in …

By: Jasna Aleksandrova Finding the water Without water there would be no life on Earth. Having water on your property is considered to be a good thing. For example, some people are blessed if they live in a rural area and have a well for drinking water near their house. But on the other hand, having water under the foundation …