Encapsulated crawlspaces - InspectionNews

John Goad · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 09:04 AM

Has anyone had any firsthand experience with an encapsulated crawlspace system over several seasons?
This system does not seem to qualify for the no ventilation exceptions in that the perimeter walls are not being insulated & conditioned air is not being supplied to the crawlspace. (the system that I have been presented with)

Jerry McCarthy · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 09:29 AM

There's a wealth of info on the internet on your request and I suggest you fire-up your Google search skills. Joe Lstiburek has some interesting theories on this subject.

Built Green Colorado - Articles - Venting Subfloors: The Whole Enchilada

CHARLIE VAN FLEET · #3 (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 06:12 PM

hey jerry can you tell me how to get to that website---i'm having a hard time opening it away from this thread
thanks
charlie

Jerry Peck · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 06:31 PM

xxxx://www.builtgreen.org/articles/0205_subfloors.htm

Replace the 'xxxx' with 'http', then copy it and paste that address in your web browser address location area, the go to it.

Billy Stephens · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by John Goad

Has anyone had any firsthand experience with an encapsulated crawlspace system over several seasons?
This system does not seem to qualify for the no ventilation exceptions in that the perimeter walls are not being insulated & conditioned air is not being supplied to the crawlspace. (the system that I have been presented with)

John,

Southface build several Habitat for Humanity homes in Louisiana and have been monitoring the humidity in the crawlspaces for several years.

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