How should I finish my crawl space?

by Hermon

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My crawl space is ventilated. Should I insulate as well as use a dehumidifier?

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 25, 2018

Are you having problems? Is it cold in the house? Humid climate?

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- Hermon on Dec 25, 2018
  
  thanks. yes the house is cold, and an inspector suggested that I am in need of insulation the crawl space to protect the foundation.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 25, 2018
  
  Wonderful Harmon, you are going about this project the right way. Here are some tips to get you started.
  
  https://www.hunker.com/13401181/how-to-insulate-a-crawl-space-with-a-dirt-floor
  
  https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-insulate-a-crawl-space-floor/
  
  https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-insulate-a-crawl-space-under-your-home/
  
  https://www.basementsystems.com/crawl-space/crawl-space-insulation.html
  
  Whether you do yourself or hire out, consult again with the building inspector which would be best for your climate. What I do here in Zone 9 in Southern CA will be different than what you might need to do in a snowy or humid climate. Here is how to hire a contractor if need be.
  
  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
  
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Ebbjdl on Dec 26, 2018

Hermon,. Definitely insulate, this will keep your floor warm. The dehumidifier depends on how much moisture you have. Aloha!

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Seth on Dec 26, 2018

Hermon,
Check out the website below. There are many things to consider depending on your exact circumstances. However, based on the most recent research, the conventional wisdom has changed and turning an unconditioned crawlspace into a semi-conditioned space without vents seems to be the preferred method. The idea that air flow in/out of the crawl space would reduce moisture problems turns out not to be true or at least not as good as people thought. A sealed crawlspace will supposedly reduce moisture problems and be more energy efficient, if done correctly.
www.probuilder.com/crawlspaces-vent-or-not-vent

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