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 ...

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 ...

When winter rolls around, close or cover foundation vents. We explain how to seal up crawl-space vents in winter for a more energy-efficient home.

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).

111Do I really have to cover the panels to provide a thermal barrier? There is no source of flame or direct heat in that area and for me to haul pieces of drywall through a two-foot-square opening to ...

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., ...