​CRAWL SPACE VENT SEALING AND WHY IT IS DONE

The crawl space is usually the most-often ignored part of any house - it is, after all, a space that simply cannot be used for any purpose. What goes on in this place, however, can and does have a strong impact on your home and the health of its occupants.

Once upon a time, houses were built by contractors and carpenters who used their own wisdom and expertise but little to no building science. These builders had the good idea to create a space, like a miniature basement, beneath houses that were large enough for a person to crawl through. These crawlspaces made for easy access to utility lines and pipes while remaining less expensive than basements. During this time, the logic was...

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