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If you've started researching solutions for a damp crawl space, you've probably seen two terms repeatedly: Vapor barrier and crawl space encapsulation. They're sometimes used interchangeably, but they aren't exactly the same thing. So which one does your home need? What Is a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier? A vapor barrier is a durable polyethylene material installed over the exposed soil or floor of a crawl space. Its primary purpose is to help reduce ground moisture from evaporating into the...

October is the season for haunted houses, creepy decorations, and things that go bump in the night. But sometimes the scariest part of a house isn't a Halloween decoration. It's underneath the floor. 👻 Crawl spaces are easy to forget about—which gives moisture, mold, pests, and structural problems plenty of time to cause trouble. Here are five crawl space discoveries no homeowner wants to make. 😱 1. Standing Water Open the crawl space door and find a miniature indoor pond? That's a problem....

Fresh paint. Updated kitchen. New flooring. Beautiful landscaping. When buying or selling a home, those are the things everyone notices. But one of the most important areas of the house may be the one nobody wants to crawl into. The crawl space. Problems underneath a home can affect moisture levels, indoor air quality, structural components, insulation, and overall comfort—and they aren't always obvious during a quick walk-through. What Could Be Hiding Underneath? A crawl space may contain...