Open Dirt Crawl Space
The exposed ground creates a problem for this crawl space. It easily lets water from the ground into the crawl space that then creates humidity and dangerous scenarios with electric wiring.
Open Door and Vents
Venting a crawl space like this makes it difficult to keep temperatures consistent and moisture levels down.
Vapor Barrier Encapsulation
Installing a full vapor barrier makes it much safer to run wires through the crawl space.
Crawl Space Pier Protection
To get the most out of the vapor barrier, it is important to wrap the interior piers. The block supports will wick water up and then evaporate into the air, so the vapor barrier will keep that from happening.
Sealed Crawl Space Door
The final step to help protect this crawl space was to add a sealed door. This, along with covering up the interior vents, will help to keep the outside air from affecting the temperature and relative humidity of the inside air.
