1st own house - crawl space woes

[Bretny]

Thus why i said idealy

 

[yeldogt]

Opinions vary about what is a good system...

The Radon Test proves what is a "good system".

Go to gov't web sites -- some high radon states have good sites also.


Can't say any more -- just don't want people to think this is proper.

Radon understanding is growing -- most states don't certify installers or testers.

 

[ericmoore]

Hi forum, will encapsulation help in reducing moisture in crawl space better than using a dehumidifier. Pls, need advise

 

[SALIV8]

I would also look into a belly wrap. I believe thats what it is called and it is installed along your joists. A thick plastic like tarp that is impervious to moisture.

Then you can vent the crawlspace better, or use a dehumidifier if still needed.

 

[nadogail]

If you can dry the crawl space and keep it dry, you will be further ahead than you are now.

 

[JRC3]

Hi forum, will encapsulation help in reducing moisture in crawl space better than using a dehumidifier. Pls, need advise

Yep. Then dehumidify on top of that is the best practice for us guys in the mid-west. encapsulation id the best, and it helps with radon.

 

[yeldogt]

W/O heat .... moist air falls. So even in a conditioned house there can be humidity at the lowest point -- this area will often have some moisture egress. So ...in some climates you need more conditioning .....

I have found that venting the HVAC system has solved the problem for me -- but that's because the systems dehumidify better today. It's not uncommon to need a dehumidifier with many some parts of the year.

 

[Showkey]

This ventilation and fan fix only works on certain days with ideal conditions. This keeps coming in the shop/barn/garage humidity issues as well.








All above days are similar temperatures.........pick the day that best for the fan ventilation and then the worst day.......that would obviously make things worse. Those in between days.......what do you do ?????

 

[50pascals]

To the OP - I confess I didn't read many of the posts, but please do not vent your crawlspace. And ignore all advice from anyone that says that you should add vents. Especially because you are in a marine environment.

Do a search for "encapsulated crawl space", or click the link below:

https://www.google.com/search?q=enc...UzoXIEHSZXCgYQ_AUoAXoECA0QAw&biw=1920&bih=938