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

Q : You have often said that crawl space vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. A: I used to think the same ...

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., ...

Q-My house has an unfinished crawl space under an addition that was built some years ago. This past winter I noticed that many of the joists were damp with condensation and that the cement block ...

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 ...

Q. Our southeast-facing three-season porch was converted into a mudroom with a cathedral ceiling. The room is 12-by-12 feet with a 3-foot-high crawl space underneath. One of the crawl space walls is ...

I’m looking for some help. I have an addition to my house that has a full basement, but the addition was constructed on a crawl space. It’s about 300 square feet. Question: I have five vents. When ...

Dear Action Line: Mold in my crawl space smells in the house after a rain. Is this also related to my dryer venting into the crawl space, and what are my options? -- S.B., Tulsa. Dryer venting: ...

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 ...

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 the ...

A crawl space seems like a good solution for the foundation of a home. It's not as expensive as a basement, but it still provides access to mechanicals that run under your home. However, crawl spaces ...