Q: I’m building a crawl space foundation for a small add-on to my home and was told I’d have to ventilate it. Since it is mostly dirt and concrete, is venting it really that important? What are my ...

Crawl space mold is a common issue that affects homes and businesses. Crawl spaces are usually dark, moist and lacking in ventilation which makes it an ideal place for mold to grow. Mold can cause ...

Improving foundation ventilation to prevent moisture buildup is a critical part of crawl space maintenance for Dallas homeowners. Moisture in the crawl space can compromise foundation health and ...

Construction companies have since moved away from using foundation vents because they let in too much humidity and moisture ...

Q. This week: My five year old second home has a five foot tall crawl space with a concrete floor (copper and PVC pipes and ductwork are down there, and a suspended 80,000 BTU transverse furnace).

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Many building codes in the southeastern United States call for increased attic and crawl space ventilation to fight moisture and related IAQ problems. Craig DeWitt, Ph.D., P.E., ...

What happens under your house is as important as what goes on inside it. Especially when it comes to moisture control. Your crawl space–that dark, sometimes damp and creepy-feeling area formed by your ...

Q: We have been plagued by moisture in the crawl space of our home (built in 1978). A French drain system surrounding our house was installed two years ago. A pest inspection at that time indicated ...

It's easy to ignore that cramped space, but moisture there can lead to mold. Here's how to prevent mold in your crawlspace ...