Venturing into the crawlspace darkness

A home's crawlspace is often used for storage and may be a place that homeowners rarely explore. With their low ceilings, minimal light and often cluttered space, venturing into this unchartered territory might be a little scary. Though you may not have any idea what you are storing in your crawlspace it is important to know that air can flow in and out and can affect the overall health of your home.

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Crawlspaces are built directly above the ground, which means moisture-laden air rising into the home from the ground below may lead to condensation and possible mould growth. This condensation may cause paint to blister, form stains on drywall ceilings or walls, or even damage your home's structure. An un-insulated crawlspace can also lead to

higher energy consumption during the heating and cooling Auction seasons.

To insulate a crawlspace, install Owens Corning R-14 PINK Fiberglas batts between the floor joists. Chicken wire or metal supports can be used to secure the insulation.

Install two inch Celfort extruded polystyrene rigid insulation along the crawlspace walls for an added thermal resistance of R-10.

Lastly, lay a layer of polyethylene ground cover along Auction the floor to prevent moisture and soil gases from coming into the crawlspace.

A simple do-it-yourself project like insulating your crawlspace can help save you money on energy bills and help improve the air quality and overall health of your home. For more information on insulating your crawlspace, visit www.owenscorning.ca.

- News Canada