Q:Thanks for your explanation on insulating a crawl space (Insulating, bracing crawl space a smart idea, Oct. 13). I have a rental house in San Carlos that gets mold on the walls near the floor in ...

On the inside of the crawl space, I can see the 1-by-8 redwood backing for the stucco and we have no problems with termites. I'd like to improve the insulation and make the house more earthquake safe.

Insulating your entire attic or loft enhances both energy efficiency and overall comfort in your home. During the winter, take notice of the rooms of your home that feel drafty and cold.

Q. Our crawl space is 3 1/2 feet high, under the living room, dining room and kitchen. A waterproofing company installed a sump pump, and the ground is covered with plastic to reduce moisture. We h… ...

That is why crawl space encapsulations typically cost between $10,000 and $15,000, ... Get a professional to inspect the ...

When cold weather rolls in, take a moment to inspect the insulation in the basement crawl space of your home. In addition to helping cure cold floors, materials like plastic vapor barriers ...

111Do I really have to cover the panels to provide a ... pieces of drywall through a two-foot-square opening to the crawl space is a ... of Reflectix foil insulation over the ...

Home & Garden; Insulating crawl space floor saves money, keeps you comfortable. Updated: ; Nov. 24, 2012, 3:00 p.m. | Published: ; Nov. 24, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

Crawl Space Insulation. When it comes to protecting your pipes from freezing, the first line of defense is insulating the entire crawl space and installing a vapor barrier.

Krieger says there are three types of insulation commonly used in crawl spaces – polyiso, spray foam, and fiberglass. Polyiso is a closed-cell, rigid foam board insulation that typically comes ...

The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs and ...

In a house with an unheated basement or crawl space, adding insulation beneath the main floor can save on heating bills and increase comfort during the winter. Usually, the job involves fastening ...