by Tim Snyder | Feb 10, 2015 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Foundations
What to do about insulation, encapsulation, flood vents and more Up till now, most crawl space advice on this website has focused on crawl spaces that are located away from flood zones. Now it’s time to put our attention on how things change when your crawl space is...
by Tim Snyder | Dec 10, 2014 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts
Making the right upgrades will prevent freezing pipes, keep rooms more comfortable and lower heating costs. The simple answer to the question above is: Yes. Just about anything you can do to separate your crawl space from frigid exterior conditions is a good idea. But...
by Tim Snyder | Nov 11, 2014 | ABC Action Plan, Attics, Basements, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Featured Posts, Home Systems
Scared about cold drafts and high heating bills? Here’s what to do about it. Cold drafts. Chilly floors. High heating bills. We all have the same worries as winter approaches. But advice on how to avoid these discomforts varies greatly. Depending on who you’re talking...
by Tim Snyder | Oct 1, 2014 | Basements, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Foundations, Home Systems
Material and treatment options depend largely on the condition of your crawl space If you’ve been reading about crawl spaces at myHOMEscience.com, this blog topic won’t come as a surprise. Among the many questions and comments on crawl space topics, quite a few are...
by Joseph R. Provey | Apr 8, 2014 | Attics, Basements, Building Envelope, Conditioned Spaces, Crawl Spaces, Featured Posts, Heating & Cooling
Controlling moisture has challenged builders for thousands of years. Too much of it inside a structure can lead to rot, mold, insect infestations. Consequently, roofs and siding, weather-tight windows and doors, and waterproofed basements were developed. It’s one...
by Tim Snyder | Mar 24, 2014 | Basements
Highlights from New England’s biggest construction industry trade show If you’re in the building and remodeling business, you probably know the Journal of Light Construction, or JLC for short. This Hanley Wood enterprise includes a trade magazine, a website and a...
