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Anyone encapsulated their home's crawlspace?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:38 pm
Looking to buy a house but the crawl space almost for sure needs to be encapsulated. Anyone have this done?
What was cost and things to look for?
Approx 1250 SQFT for the crawl space
What was cost and things to look for?
Approx 1250 SQFT for the crawl space
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 6:43 pm
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:39 pm to GenesChin
How fricking high are you right now?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:40 pm to GenesChin
I never lost my head in a crawl space
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:41 pm to BarberitosDawg
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How fricking high are you right now?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:43 pm to BarberitosDawg
Phone was messed up and submitted. Stop hating
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:47 pm to GenesChin
Why do you think this needs to be done?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 6:58 pm to GenesChin
I have no idea what you are talking about. I've heard of encapsulating brick piers, but not this. Enlightening me please.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:09 pm to GenesChin
If you're talking about this:
I have a customer who had their crawl and attic space completely foamed. It's kick arse insulation and their power bill is pretty small for the size house they have. However, it'd be a nightmare to do termite treatments if/when needed and inspections would never be thorough enough, really, imo...living down south.
I have a customer who had their crawl and attic space completely foamed. It's kick arse insulation and their power bill is pretty small for the size house they have. However, it'd be a nightmare to do termite treatments if/when needed and inspections would never be thorough enough, really, imo...living down south.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:14 pm to Alahunter
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Alahunter
Thanks for clearing that up, the terminology threw me off.
If the OP goes closed cell he had better have everything done in the house doable from the crawl space as needed. Closed cell is a bitch afterwards.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:18 pm to AUCE05
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Why do you think this needs to be done?
Crawl space vents are cruddy and there is fungus/mildew/mold issues that can affect the woodjoists
I wouldn't put up insulation like foam but that helps with power bills.
This post was edited on 7/28/15 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:20 pm to GenesChin
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there is fungus/mildew/mold issues that can affect the woodjoists
From what? Houses have been built raised for ever here.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:21 pm to GenesChin
You mean, "fricked my wife in the arse"?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:22 pm to QuietTiger
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If the OP goes closed cell he had better have everything done in the house doable from the crawl space as needed. Closed cell is a bitch afterwards.
What all do you mean by this? I'm essentially looking for "closed cell" where it seals it from moisture/water
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:25 pm to QuietTiger
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From what? Houses have been built raised for ever here.
An addition/remodel took out vents necessary to get air flow/and water drainage.
Either need to add vents which aren't super effective or encapsulate
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:38 pm to GenesChin
Bodies starting to smell?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:42 pm to fr33manator
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Bodies starting to smell?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 7:48 pm to cypressbrake3
You should be more worried about refrigeration.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 8:12 pm to GenesChin
Vapor barrier and insulated? Yes.
Closing vents? Never. Air circulation prevents moisture from hanging around and I don't have a thought regarding possible radon issue if barrier is completed without ventilation.
Closing vents? Never. Air circulation prevents moisture from hanging around and I don't have a thought regarding possible radon issue if barrier is completed without ventilation.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 8:19 pm to GenesChin
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What all do you mean by this?
Closed cell is tight and hard to get through when needed. If you want to add anything wire/cable wise it's always easier from underneath.
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