How To Insulate A Crawl Space Door

This article will address how to insulate a crawlspace door.

How to insulate a crawl space door. We were contacted by our client to provided additional insulation and weatherization to her home after she had an energy audit by her local energy provider home energy audits. In those days common building practice was to insulate the floor above the crawl space and to leave the crawl space s wall vents open so any moisture buildup would vent to the outside a. Cold air that sweeps through a crawl space meanwhile can lead to cold floors inside the home whether or not the space is wet. For more details on insulating a home see here.

Insulated crawl space door. In a cold climate the most efficient technique is to insulate the walls of your crawl space and close it off from the elements by sealing all air leaks. That way plumbing pipes and hvac ducts are protected from freezing temps helping to conserve energy. The access door is in our closet which is fine except the fact that the crawl space has very little insulation and neither does the door.

The cold climate choice. A crawl space under a house helps protect against certain pests but a crawl space with abundant moisture can invite problems including mold wood rot and vermin. Which rigid foam insulation panels to use where polyiso v eps v styrofoam alternatives. Proper crawl space insulation also can prevent your crawl space from becoming a moist environment that grows and harbors mold and mildew controlling crawl space temperature and moisture is a dual process that works toward a common goal.

A temperate lower area that will keep upper floors warm while your home s foundation remains in sound condition. Why building a green sustainable home is the most affordable option. As you can see using the flame test the door is a little crooked which leaves a gap at the top and the bottom which allows cold air to flow into our closet. Find more pages about sustainable construction below and in the ecohome green building guide pages.

Crawl space insulation as a part of overall home air sealing and insulation helps maintain your entire home s energy efficiency without insulation heat and cool air are easily lost through the floor.