On the inside of the crawl space, I can see the 1-by-8 redwood backing for the stucco and we have no problems with termites. I'd like to improve the insulation and make the house more earthquake safe.

I INSULATED THE crawl space under the newer part of my kitchen a couple of years back, and it seems to me to have made a bit of difference in temperature control in both summer and winter. I do ...

Ask The Builder: Vapor barrier and insulation in crawl space will mean warmer floors Sat., Sept. 9, 2017 This is a pretty normal creepy crawl space. ... by using the easy options below.

Crawl Space Insulation When it comes to protecting your pipes from freezing, the first line of defense is insulating the entire crawl space and installing a vapor barrier.

Crawl spaces should be dry year-round, and a vapor barrier should be placed on the floor. Attic insulation jobs typically cost $1,500 to $3,000, but it’s worth doing.

Insulating your entire attic or loft enhances both energy efficiency and overall comfort in your home. During the winter, take notice of the rooms of your home that feel drafty and cold.

It's almost the end of a wet and cold winter. The recent Bay Area snowfall made Bill think he'd hopped a plane to visit Kevin and family in Idaho. As it turned out, Bill's winter wonderland was ...

Q: We have no insulation under the floor in our crawl space, and I have heard different versions of the best way to go. I heard that batts (installed under ...

The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs and ...

When cold weather rolls in, take a moment to inspect the insulation in the basement crawl space of your home. In addition to helping cure cold floors, materials like plastic vapor barriers ...

Second to the attic, the basement and crawl space are the next most important areas to seal and insulate. This is due to a few factors. During cool or cold ...