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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…
Sealing a Crawlspace
Close the vents and let a heavy-duty vapor barrier keep moisture, mold and radon out of the living space.
The Dirt Sled
This DIY dirt sled makes working in tight spaces easier and more efficient.

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