Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces

02-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#1
joemaaama Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces State NJ- Architect design has open crawlspace, on North cold facing wall. He does not want to change the design. I don't want freezing pipes on the coldest days. My mason does not seem keen on an insulated crawlspace either?? Why?

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02-28-2011, 11:47 AM	#2
jomama45 Concrete & Masonry   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,269	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces What is the addition being connected to? If the answer is a conditioned full basement, I would insulate the exterior of foundation and not vent it. Ask the mason what the code is on this in your area. PS, nice screen name.................

02-28-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
joemaaama Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces I will have to run the code by the mason, I think he just wants to get started and not have to wait for changes. Funny screen name choices but I don't think we are related! I would think an insulated crawlspace would be better

02-28-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
Wildie Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada (s/w ON.) Posts: 2,294	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces Nobody, but nobody builds open crawl spaces here in Canada. Crawl spaces should be conditioned air space!

02-28-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
jomama45 Concrete & Masonry   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,269	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces Insulated crawlspaces are certainly the norm here as well, and I have no idea what benefit a non-insulated crawlspace may have in NJ especially if it's connected to an existing conditioned basement.

03-02-2011, 06:49 PM	#6
itsreallyconc Member   Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north atlanta suburb Posts: 2,032	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces IF the crawlspace is properly vented AND the insulation's in place to keep your tootsies warm when walking over it, its no big deal. THAT being said, few are properly done 'cause most don't understand them OR the why's & are cheapskates to boot __________________ taxpayers voting for obama are as idiotic as chickens who voted for Col. Sanders ! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. if you hear it from a guy in the apron store, be VERY suspicious the mtl/method will work,,, when it time to build something together, they won't answer phones NOR help To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-09-2011, 02:19 PM	#7
Derek1980 Derek@crawlspaceinfo.com   Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 17	Why no one likes insulated crawlspaces I agree ALL crawlspaces should be conditioned and be treated as part of your house! I would definitely place rigid foam board along your foundation walls and encapsulate your crawlspace. Last edited by Derek1980; 03-11-2011 at 11:51 AM. Reason: ad links are not allowed in post body