This was very informative and I thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am about to tackle my crawlspace and I'm spending a few weeks getting educated first.
You're supposed to leave a 4" gap all around the foundation to expose termite trails. Plus I've been told by a couple of exterminators that termites come in from the outside of the foundation to do their damage.
@@philhensley5986 it actually depends on which state you are in, how much of a gap you need to leave. Some states are 3”, others are 4”, and some are like Kentucky, in that they done require a gap. Also, not sure why exterminators would make such a claim. Termites don’t follow any kind of rules. They will, and I’ve personally seen, them come up from the outside, the inside, and through the middle of a block foundation. Thanks for watching!
im thinking about running a dehumidifier during the warm months (draining into the sump) seems like the foundation vents would work against me when its really humid out. So would that be something to block off? with foam? just the 2 vents. I've heard that the vents are more of an old fashioned solution to keep from getting to damp down there. but that was told to me by a crawlspace restoration guy
If you are running a dehumidifier, you will definitely want to close off the vents and any other intrusions you can find. You can use 2" foam board, cut it to size, then seal with spray foam around it.
Spray Foam Insulation is a waste of money. In warmer climates it is completely unnecessary. The resins get everywhere and they off gas odors and Voc's into the environment that many customers report later. Moisture can build up behind the spray foam. Termites can also make their way to the sill plate behind the insulation without being noticed. Pest control companies hate it as well as it is difficult to do inspections. Many will cancel their termite bonds when they see spray foam. The application gets everywhere. Coating everything in the space making a huge mess. Don't do it.
you litteral talked about poor quality work and your only argument against spayfoam it self was termites which are there own issue not caused by spray foam all your other issues have zero to do with spay foam and if you insulating the crawlspace its should he appart of the conditioned space that includes dehutifcation 😂😂 you tried ill give you that FYI your issue with termites eath though spay foam and water getting though spay foam is they used open cell not closed cell foam your fixing half and work from half ass contractors and of course there gona use the cheaper open cell foam 😂
This was very informative and I thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am about to tackle my crawlspace and I'm spending a few weeks getting educated first.
You're supposed to leave a 4" gap all around the foundation to expose termite trails. Plus I've been told by a couple of exterminators that termites come in from the outside of the foundation to do their damage.
@@philhensley5986 it actually depends on which state you are in, how much of a gap you need to leave. Some states are 3”, others are 4”, and some are like Kentucky, in that they done require a gap.
Also, not sure why exterminators would make such a claim. Termites don’t follow any kind of rules. They will, and I’ve personally seen, them come up from the outside, the inside, and through the middle of a block foundation.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks - great advice from someone who knows what they're talking about. What do you mean by, "a traditional end cap"?
Thanks for watching! Sorry for the confusion, what I meant was a traditional encapsulation.
@@thecrawlspaceace4696 Thanks! That makes sense. 👍
im thinking about running a dehumidifier during the warm months (draining into the sump)
seems like the foundation vents would work against me when its really humid out. So would that be something to block off? with foam? just the 2 vents. I've heard that the vents are more of an old fashioned solution to keep from getting to damp down there. but that was told to me by a crawlspace restoration guy
If you are running a dehumidifier, you will definitely want to close off the vents and any other intrusions you can find. You can use 2" foam board, cut it to size, then seal with spray foam around it.
Can you do a closed foam insulation if you allow 3 inches gap for termite inspection?
You can, and that would at least eliminate the termite issue. But I still don't believe it's worth the cost. Just my opinion.
crawl space vent windows for nice days, keep critters from setting up homes in your crawl space.
Hmmm........don't know about that !
Care to elaborate?
Spray Foam Insulation is a waste of money. In warmer climates it is completely unnecessary. The resins get everywhere and they off gas odors and Voc's into the environment that many customers report later. Moisture can build up behind the spray foam. Termites can also make their way to the sill plate behind the insulation without being noticed. Pest control companies hate it as well as it is difficult to do inspections. Many will cancel their termite bonds when they see spray foam. The application gets everywhere. Coating everything in the space making a huge mess. Don't do it.
you litteral talked about poor quality work and your only argument against spayfoam it self was termites which are there own issue not caused by spray foam all your other issues have zero to do with spay foam and if you insulating the crawlspace its should he appart of the conditioned space that includes dehutifcation 😂😂 you tried ill give you that
FYI your issue with termites eath though spay foam and water getting though spay foam is they used open cell not closed cell foam your fixing half and work from half ass contractors and of course there gona use the cheaper open cell foam 😂
Super slow explaining