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Crawl Space Vent Covers and Doors

Crawl Space Vents and Doors in , NJ[Back to Crawl Space Products]

As of the 2006 building code crawl space vents should be closed with an encapsulation system (section 408-3). Dry Guys Basement Systems, building scientists, and the US Department of Energy [PDF] agree that a vented crawl space in all climates- warm and cold- is a bad idea. Allowing hot summer air into the space will caus e it to cool in the cooler crawlspace. As the air cools, its relative humidity will rise, and moisture will deposit on all surfaces in the NJ crawl space, allowing damaging mold to flourish and making the wood damp and perfect for termites. In the winter, the cold air that enters will cool down pipes, furnaces, water heaters, heating ducts, and the floorboards above, creating a drain on utility bills and an uncomfortable surface to walk on above.

Dry Guys Basement Systems addresses this problem by installing airtight crawlspace doors and crawl space vent covers. These, combined with the CleanSpace vapor barrier, will turn the crawlspace into part of the housing envelope and keep outside moisture from intruding. Contact us for a free crawl space estimate in South Jersey or Northern Delaware.

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