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Embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of your crawl space with our insightful guide, "Crawl Space Inspection | Tips for Inspecting Your Crawl Space"! 🏠🔍 Discover essential tips and expert insights to conduct a thorough crawl space inspection, ensuring your home remains safe, healthy, and structurally sound. 💡🔦 Learn how to identify common issues such as moisture intrusion, mold growth, insulation problems, and pest infestations, and how to address them effectively. 🌿💧 Gain valuable knowledge on crawl space maintenance and preventative measures to protect your home's integrity and indoor air quality. 🛠️🏡 Whether you're a homeowner, real estate professional, or DIY enthusiast, our video provides invaluable information to help you take control of your crawl space and create a healthier living environment. 🛡️😌 Don't let crawl space issues go unnoticed - watch now to learn how to inspect your crawl space like a pro and safeguard your home! 🎥✨ Remember to share your thoughts and questions in the comments below - let's work together to ensure every crawl space is clean, dry, and healthy! 💬🔍 #CrawlSpaceInspection #HomeMaintenance #DIYHomeImprovement #IndoorAirQuality 🏠🔦
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@westcoastnigka 4 года назад

Bruh..I've never seen crawl spaces with so much vertical room. Most of the spaces we deal with are literally CRAWL spaces. I've been stuck between pipes and ducting so many times I can't count

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Hello Everyone. Was this helpful taking you through an inspection of a crawl space?

@Heffbomb 6 лет назад

Yes it was! I wish my crawl space was that spacious. (sigh)

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

+Heffbomb I wish they all were too. Ninjas have been in some where it was difficult to turn your head.

@AndrewWoodford 6 лет назад

Crawl Space Ninja Do you recommend going in belly up in those instances? My crawl space is about the depth of my chest.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Sometime you have to unfortunately.

@70sChildJD 5 лет назад

Yes, considering buying a home with a crawl space basement and feel much more informed. Thank you!

@mahtoosacks 5 лет назад

Such a ninja that the customer didnt even know you were there. In Louisiana, and Im terrified of what is in my crawlspace... about to go in with a headlamp, wetvac, and a 9mm. Thanks for the great tips.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Good luck and thanks for watching!

@subsuperficiem6781 5 лет назад

I hope it goes well. Louisiana is such a swamp!

@strokerace4765 4 года назад

I am in Georgia, I feel the same way, I would recommend a revolver with snake shot though.

@drewnashty 3 года назад

I think we all feel the same way in the South in general, we got swamps, gators, cottonmouths, copperheads, rattlers and plenty of cricket poop even up here in eastern NC. But those centipedes are the critters that give me the ultimate creeps. I was just moving some bricks around on the side of the house the other day and one of them came out from under, god those things are nasty. Gives me the goosebumps just thinking about them. Going under the house requires the bunny suit for me

@HigherrConsciousness 2 года назад

I just love my job 😅... The only part I have any dislike in taking care of is mold removal.. But, it is necessary!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 месяцев назад

Mold can be the worst!

@MrCEPPaulT 5 лет назад

Very helpful to know whats up under the house. Loved the tour. Cricket poo. Learn something new every day. Thank you.

@biker55555 5 лет назад

we call this walk-in basement, *crawl*space is where one has to crawl to get around :) great video, ninja!

@jesinu 4 года назад

This crawl space is still 100x nicer than mine.

@raya7 Год назад

It's practically immaculate compared to my small cramped one...

@Jan-gq6nz 2 года назад

This is great information! I had my crawlspace encapsulated years ago, but have taken notes from this video and going down to check my crawlspace now!

@PhilFeedback 5 лет назад

Good information, thanks for posting this video. Yeah, we're getting brown recluse spiders getting into our house and I checked under the crawlspace and found stuff in cardboard boxes. I read that spider and other insects like cardboard, so I decided to get rid of all of it

@purvidesai5059 4 года назад

enjoyed the tour. I am having issues with my crawl space and it was good to understand and see and hear all different vocabulary associated with crawl space.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Thanks for watching and glad we could help! Here are a few more of our inspection videos that you may find helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-192LfATpezU.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MzINdchJrto.html

@rockslide4802 6 лет назад

Very helpful and informative. Appreciate your pointing out the various items and equipment and the importance and function of each. I learned a lot. We could use a consummate professional like you here in California!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@ramyswar296 4 года назад

"NASA needs to figure out what to use that for". Lol

@eddieespinosa8743 2 года назад

Thanks for all the good and useful info

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@CantankerousDave 6 лет назад

First thing I did when I started spelunking down in my crawlspace was run a few strings of LED work lights around the perimeter so I could see what I was doing... instead of waving a single flashlight around. Useful info, guys, but I couldn't see a thing.

@bch5513 Год назад

Wow. To have a crawlspace to have soo much headroom. I am soooooooo jealous

@MarkSenatori 3 года назад

Very helpful video. Trying to figure out what I need to contract out and I can do myself. This really helps me figure out what to do. Not many videos out there on DIY mold/fungus removal in the crawlspace

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@thepinkerton657 6 лет назад

Be careful with saying that draw fan is for radon. Radon mitigation system installation specs are set by the EPA

@katrisley4305 5 лет назад

"NASA needs to figure out what to use that for" -lol, I agree. That stuff is darn near supernatural. lol But then, cave crickets can eat synthetic fibers... anything that can survive on eating plastic is beyond tough.

@jimdandy8685 Год назад

You are an incredible, truly s industry leader. Can you send me some information on the cost of opening a location in Oregon?

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Hey Jim Dandy, Check out our franchise page at franchise.crawlspaceninja.com/ Thanks for watching and have a blessed day

@auntbeck9447 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for pointing out the cricket poop!! I thought that the black spots on the wood near the door to my crawl space was mold, but I'm so glad to know it's just poop - as crazy as that sounds! And your tips on using a flashlight to spot mold will be helpful when I conduct a detailed inspection of my entire crawl space. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Wish your service area covered South Carolina, but I'm glad you are in the south. Your tips are so relevant to our type of climate - I am learning so much that I feel like I'm a "Crawl Space Ninja"!

@BADOINKED 4 года назад

Relief poop.

@MrNiceGuyMEGA08 2 года назад

That's roach poop not cricket poop.

@tammysmith9087 3 года назад

II desperately need a company like yours in my area! The floor in my living room is buckling right at the vent and I know it has something to do with the HVAC that was installed not too long ago. There has to be humidity under my house. I didn’t have this problem until I had this unit installed.

@gmrick1412 4 года назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@giovanigiorgos2955 5 лет назад

Nice video but why didn't they extend the masonry up a few more courses and have a full basement...

@gworkseliteautofinish3611 6 лет назад

Great info, You mention to remove the foil because it's a trap moisture and cause mold what about pink installation?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

If you are not controlling humidity in the crawl space, fiberglass insulation can become a trap for moisture as well.

@gworkseliteautofinish3611 6 лет назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja Thank you for the reply

@monicam.2326 6 лет назад

This is a nice spacious crawl space. My crawl space is mandatory crawling 😑

@leelieburn8027 4 года назад

Great videos, 30 years Iv'e doing video production. Wish i could get you out to a home I'm buying in VA

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Wish we could make it up there also!

@mrtonod 2 года назад

Perfect crawl space to pour three to four inches of concrete.

@bigpapafloyd3433 5 лет назад

My crawl space is about 3ft from ground to floor joist. The HVAC guys cut a vent in the duct to heat the crawl turning and cool turning summer. There is 2 outside vents that are 1ft wide by maybe 2ft long, it's full insulation on the walls and poly plastic on the ground. Do you recommend a dehumidifier in the crawl space for air movement. The crawl area is around 550 square feet we added to the house.

@elgmichoacan818 4 года назад

Checked out your video because ima crawl into a crawlspace of a a house built in 1949

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

We hope our videos have given you confidence, educated you and are overall helpful! good luck!

@hometestingpros2423 4 года назад

thanks!!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@ruslanroos2618 4 года назад

Do you have a playlist with the rest of the videos on this project? I'm really interested in seeing how you run the pipes for the sump pump, is is like a french drain around the perimeter?

@richards5843 5 лет назад

A concrete floor would be good to. I can give more living space. Good Video!!

@DomDollx Год назад

Sorry can you reduce the music on your videos please? There's already so much information to take in and process, the music distracts from it. Ty for such helpful tips! Appreciate the videos

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Thank you for sharing.

@truthseekerKJV 3 года назад

There are many brands of moisture meters on the market ranging from $11.00 - $200.00. Which meter do you recommend for the DIY,er who wants a meter that gives an accurate reading ? Also, an additional question is how should the evaporator drain for the A/C unit be set up to drain properly to keep the drain water out of the crawl space ? It appears that the A/C unit in this video is draining the evaporator water right into the ground.

@oocrespo 4 года назад

im dead with the cricket poop lol

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

It's not something you want to have under your house! At least you know what it looks like now lol.

@Supaphast 6 лет назад

Do you have to compensate for the negative air pressure in the crawl space? If so what is the best way to do so?

@LucasGentry 6 лет назад

Just discovered this channel today. Y'all really know your stuff! Wow! Thanks for showing this inspection, so I'll be able to have a better understanding of what's going on under the house.

@DomDollx Год назад

Wow. I would want to know how to distinguish between black mold and cricket 💩 bc they look very similar!

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Yes, they do. Sometimes testing for mold is needed.

@joejack1955 5 лет назад

I need you here to show my son his house has a very small crawl space with no insulation in the floors.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Thanks for the confidence for our company. We appreciate you!!

@lizannelorusso6221 2 года назад

Great video. Tons of information. I will buy the meter and dehumidifier. I'm running a small one down there now. I plan to jack up my house due to a rotted main girder beam that needs to be replaced. Do you suggest getting all the jacks in place before mold remediation? I have alot of rotted wood and the floors are quite squishy in many areas of the house. Just a single storey mountain house in upper rural PA. No one around to hire so trying to do it with handyman help. If figure if I get it level again then I can replace the girder and then start replacing the floors.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Hi Lizanne, we recommend getting the crawl space dried out and addressing mold before doing any kind of structural repairs.

@eugenecourtney1778 4 года назад

How about termite inspections, we had chlorodyne sprayed under the house before we moved this house into the country? I'm not even sure that they do a good inspection anyway we have a 1,000 sq foot house. We set our house 4 blocks high heat pump is under the floor.

@deanjones7220 5 лет назад

Great video, Thanks. I wonder if my home is a good candidate for a small encapsulated crawlspace. I have an older post and beam home. I am creating a concrete wall around it to fill in the spaces. My crawlspace is about a foot or so, so I would have to take up the floors to access it. My house is framed out of old rough cut lumber, If I encapsulate, will the lumber still be able to breathe? Just don't want to cause rot. Thanks!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

As long as the humidity is properly controlled and the wood is not touching the ground, you should be okay. Laying a vapor barrier will help prevent any more moisture coming from the ground. Hope this helps!

@tomobrien8232 5 лет назад

Where does the make-up air come from ? (considering the exhaust of the radon fan) Also, seems like in the summer humidity, you would not want to draw that humid air into the crawlspace? Great video too...thanks

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Great question! The make up air will come up from the ground. There will always be air to come up from the ground.

@gedym5443 6 лет назад

Hi Michael, Thanks for your videos - very informative and helpful. I am planning to encapsulate my crawl space and question I have is about Radon and other gasses in the encapsulated crawl space. If you already talked about it in your other video, I am sorry that I missed it. So the question is what do you do to remove possible radon accumulation in the encapsulated crawl space and the house for that matter? In one of your video about different underlayments you have showed the plastic which I believe serves not only for the water to drain and circulate but also for possible installation of radon evacuation system. The plastic underlayment would somewhat lift the vapor barrier up and create air gap for the suction fan/fans to move the air from under vapor barrier out, thus creating some negative air pressure which would help to keep the crawl space air from migrating to the house. Any thoughts on all of this? Thank you very much again, for your excellent videos.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

See if this helps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4mFQZbNKkXU.html. Thanks for watching

@wyldboyAaron 2 года назад

So how much would it cost me to have you come to sheffield Alabama to inspect my crawl space

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Aaron, Crawl Space Ninja is expanding all the time. We are looking into expanding into Alabama soon. Thanks for watching and have a happy & blessed weekend.

@truthseekerKJV 4 года назад

The first thing I would have when inspecting crawl spaces is enough lighting to show you what you're doing. A single flashlight would be the last thing I would use.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

We do try to use sufficient lighting, although at times it is hard with the size of crawl spaces

@aidanalaina 6 лет назад

VERY helpful - much appreciated! We had a perimeter drain installed this past fall in our crawl, want to do the insulation and encapsulation myself. Your videos are extremely helpful!

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Thank you so much. 😀

@reedrobb 6 лет назад

Helpful video but wow that music is corny! It has a Goofy’s workshop feel to it! Thanks for the tip!

@toddinnv Год назад

wondering what $ range does a platinum package run here in 2023 middle TN?

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Hey Todd! If you're near our Nashville location they can come out and give you a free estimate! You can view their service area and contact them here: crawlspaceninja.com/tennessee/nashville-tn/ Otherwise, here is our most recent crawl space encapsulation cost video that you may find helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LTBkftB_O70.html

@FlyGuyF119 4 года назад

If a house is at about 50ish% humidity level, how long would it roughly take to take it down to 20% for about a 1800sqft home. With insulation still installed.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

You don't really want it to get that low. Too low of humidity can dry out your wood so much that is cracks and damages the structure.

@FlyGuyF119 4 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja thanks for the quick feedback! We're in the middle of buying a home and the humidity level in the wood is between 30-55% depending on the area of the home. They installed a Santa Fe 70 and closed the vents. They said they'd check in a week and see what it came out to. Think it will get below 20% by then? Anything else we should worry about?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

@@FlyGuyF119 Ah, wood moisture levels are much different than relative humidity levels. Ideally, you want the wood moisture levels to be between 9-15% before treating any mold. It can take anywhere from a week or so to a couple months. It just depends on the house. We will normally check on a weekly basis when drying out a crawl too.

@e.j.2578 5 лет назад

DUDE! My rental is awful with mold... massive emphasis on AWFUL. I'm having to remove and replace probably 60% of the subfloor, and joists, AND even some of the center beam. It has that stupid foil all in it and that's exactly what it's done, trapped all the moisture up against the wood, rotted it, and grew mold.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Good luck with the sub floor removal!

@JohnSmith-4U 2 года назад

I had no freaking clue about how much science there is about crawl spaces. Never gave it much thought. To me it was just "a space" underneath the house. I want to thank you so much for these videos. I feel I now have the know how tools to tackle my crawl space.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

We're glad we could help John. Thanks for watching! Let us know if you have any questions. Have a happy & blessed day!

@011twe3 3 года назад

Arkansas Crawl Space Ninjas??? (Eureka Springs, NW Arkansas) ???

@samirhamid7529 5 лет назад

If there is a 6 inches of standing water in crawl space, then is it really bad? Is it expensive to fix if standing water in crawl space is unusual? Thanks in advance.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Great question. We have corrected more than 6", so not too bad, but never good. It is affordable! You can just purchase a sump pump and did the french drain on the inside of the crawl space. That will take care of the standing water and prevent as well. Visit diy.crawlspaceninja.com We do have them available for purchase.

@samirhamid7529 5 лет назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja thank you for the response. Can you give me an idea how much it will cost for 1000 sft house for that service including labor cost?Thanks in advance.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

@@samirhamid7529 we can't give an estimated price. There is so much that goes into an inspection and we have to be able to see in person.

@samirhamid7529 5 лет назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja Thank you very much

@jbncnow 3 года назад

Thats not a crawl space your standing up lol i went in one today omg what a friggin mess ! just disgusting

@antiocososa4453 3 года назад

I'll say I wish I never bought a house with a crawl space, nothing but problems, .

@autumnmeadows4079 6 лет назад

Hey there, do you do any work in Miami, Florida? Our wood floors are doing the weirdest thing. We now have a hole in the floor and my husband went under the house and there is mold, a great deal of it and rotted wood which holds the floors up. This is an under the house crawl space. It is tight quarters. We feel like we just want to escape from the house, the city, the state.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Hi Autumn, thanks for commenting! We currently only service East TN and parts of KY and NC. I'm sorry this has happened to your house. I would suggest calling a local crawl space contractor to help you with these issues.

@michaelcornell9638 4 года назад

can you have mold build up on the concrete block?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Usually only if there is some kind of organic material on the block for the mold to feed on (like paints). We do see efflorescence a lot, which people mistake for white mold.

@MegaThepow 5 лет назад

What type of insulation should I use to insulate around the boot of duck (register box that connect to the floor)? Right now we have fiberglass around it, but during summary it get wet

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Spray Foam Insulation or Foam Board

@researchandbuild1751 4 года назад

First step of crawlspace inspection: lose 10 lbs lol (to fit)

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

😂

@Erikgmz 4 года назад

Nice video, do you work in north of VA?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Thank you! And as of July 2020, we do not. But we're always looking to expand. Keep an eye on our service area: crawlspaceninja.com/service-area/

@christophersines8238 3 года назад

Don’t you mean apparent mold? In my locale I’m not allowed to say the dirty and m word without a test to the lab.

@kenyoung5682 6 лет назад

Isn"t a crawl space that you can walk through properly termed a 'basement"?

@Adesico87 10 месяцев назад

Have you had any experience using DryLoc? I knows it’s kinda the Go-to for DiYers wanting to “seal” basement concrete walls/floors, or cinder block type foundations.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 10 месяцев назад

We have seen many paints grow mold so we decided to stay away from it.

@chetmyers7041 3 года назад

1:40 10 - 20 gallons of water a day dumped onto floor from the HVAC unit during the summertime. White drain line goes straight to ground. Drain it OUTSIDE the basement. 6:19 Is the white rectangular patch on wall where the VENTS have been SEALED OVER???

@davidrommel6731 Год назад

Hi Michael, thank you for the videos. Very detailed and professional. My question to you is can you recommend a good crawlspace expert in Arizona? thank you.

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Hi David! Thank you for your support. Unfortunately we do not know of any contractors in that area to recommend at this time. Here is a video we did that could help you make sure you choose the right contractor: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pBSOBByvgtY.html

@edpatterson2320 5 лет назад

Do you recommend closing the outside vents thru the foundation wall?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Hello Ed. We only recommend in person. I will say that we do close all the vents at some, and others, we leave one vent opened with an AVS installed.

@ashantithevocalist 3 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja AVS? 🤔

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

@@ashantithevocalist It is the foundation ventilation fan that we call an Active Ventilation System.

@williamcreech1505 5 лет назад

What about mold inside of heat ducts

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

I would replace the ducts.

@frosty9392 3 года назад

a 'crawl space' that is taller than my basement :(

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

Being in the hills of Tennessee, we've had some that are even larger on the side of mountains!

@frosty9392 3 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja im so jealous

@ericswiatek827 6 лет назад

Do you recommend closing off vents, or was that just while you were running the dehumidifier?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Yes, we recommend installing a vent fan and closing off all other vents, then installing a dehumidifier to control humidity.

@rodrickthompson2799 2 года назад

Just had my house sprayed for termites and beetles!! Vapor barrier and auto vents installed. 3 orkin guys have been under. The branch manager who is female even went under, so I know I got to go under and take a look!! Don't like how my floor sounds and feels in spots!!!

@marcfavell 5 лет назад

Should not use insulated soft pipes in unconditioned areas as well, will fill with water from the condensation 🤷‍♂️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@thomast8553 3 года назад

Can the mold or fungus described here at 9:06 cause odor up in the living space? It looks similar to what I have in my basement. It’s either white or gray.

@elonmuskrat9244 Год назад

Do you glue the 2 1/4in foam insulation board directly to the concrete wall? Or do you screw in wood furring strips first?

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

We use our Hilit products for installation. Check out this video to learn more about our process! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j0PQCi8sMgc.html

@jamespatterson1433 6 лет назад

Great information! I'm a new home inspector and I love any and all information to know about this critical area of a home. I'm on board and will look to you for additional resources and concider your company as a asset to my understanding. Thank you and I thank I thank you. JP Patterson Virginia Beach, VA

@CrawlSpaceNinja 6 лет назад

Thank you so much!

@thetruthchannel4634 3 года назад

I’m not happy with my crawl space work done by a pest control firm. My annual renewal fee is $450 and I suspected that they weren’t changing the Santa Fe filter so I put a dot on it. For $456 per year they weren’t even changing the filter and the vents looked just like this one . A neighbors son took photos . There’s foam board glued and like this video, there no foam over the holes. I have no recourse and if I stop the $450? I have no warranty.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

I'm so sorry to hear that you've had that experience. Does your agreement state that they change the filter when they do annual maintenance? If so then I would contact them about that and see if you can at least get that part addressed. That is a tough situation to be in.

@thetruthchannel4634 3 года назад

Crawl Space Ninja thank you. And yes, the agreement specifically says that if we maintain the warranty, they will change the filters. There are two. I've compared ours from a giant PC company to a friends done by a small independent and they got a much better system and they pay $150 per year. Honestly? I don't think you had quite started your firm yet, or we would have had you , no doubt.

@BoBo-gc1be 3 года назад

I love the background music. Good info, too. Thanks!

@wyldboyAaron 2 года назад

Or do you know of a good company near me to call or look into

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Aaron G - Depending on where you live, there can possibly be several crawl space encapsulation companies. As a rule, we don't comment on the quality of service for our competitors. Google My Business may help you find a really good one in your area. We appreciate you watching and hope you have a happy & blessed weekend.

@drummergirl9481 5 лет назад

Do y'all ever work in NC?

@DarkerSideOfDawn 8 месяцев назад

I need a dehumidifier that’s waterproof. I’m in a flood zone

@CrawlSpaceNinja 8 месяцев назад

Hey! French Drain to redirect the water and a dehumidifier rather on a high stand or a hanging kit will do the trick! For more info submit a Ask a Ninja form - crawlspaceninja.com/ask-a-ninja/

@deanslegos1990 5 лет назад

They might as well have paid to make that a basement instead of crawlspace.

@jamesdriskill5784 4 месяца назад

Should there be hangers attaching the floor joist to the rim joist?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 месяца назад

Alot of homes do not have them and that is fine.

@amarketing8749 4 года назад

Rockwool CONFUSION... It doesn't wick water, performs when wet, and loses no performance if after getting very wet it drys out. Think the confusion is comparing it to fiberglass which has very different properties/structure. Other than that great video, and appreciate your other honest video on "Do I need a whole home de-humidifier".

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment.

@charliehill3434 2 года назад

How often do you encounter snakes in the crawlspace?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Somewhat often. We see spiders much more often. :)

@MAE74961 3 года назад

Just put a humidity monitor I'm my crawlspace I'm getting levels in the 60s and 70s how would I address this if it's already been spray foamed and vapor barriered? I see no mold or moisture issues

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

If the crawl space is sealed then you need to have a dehumidifier to continuously control humidity.

@MAE74961 3 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja I live in southern Ontario Canada is it as necessary as living in a warmer climate?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

@@MAE74961 If you're wanting to control humidity, yes.

@clivesaunders5576 3 года назад

this is a easy crawl space try doing one a little harder lol!

@soleadoc 6 лет назад

I just learned what cricket poop looks like. Thanks man, good video.

@blindtomdiy5918 2 года назад

My house is in a floodplain so I have to keep my flood vents open all the time. So I don’t think there’s any way to encapsulate it. Where do you get your termite proof foam board? Before I put a vapor barrier down on the ground I did level it with rock screening.

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Blind Tom DIY, we actually produce our own termite resistant foam board. You can find it on our DIY store at: diy.crawlspaceninja.com/foam-board-insulation/

@ramyswar296 4 года назад

I have a crawl space like this but I have pony walls sitting on my concrete blocks and my house sits on the pony walls. Do I need to insulate the pony walls with foam board? Or will this trap moisture in the pony walls? I've noticed water loves to condensate on the pony walls.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Try installing a dehumidifier first, and go from there! Hope this helps!

@jrb729 Год назад

The metal is a Radiant barrier not a moister/vapor barrier

@CrawlSpaceNinja Год назад

Thank you

@redsresearch Месяц назад

Micheal what about the mold onto of the joists? shouldnt you take off the subfloor and get that too?

@CrawlSpaceNinja Месяц назад

You will still fog or spray that. In most cases sub flooring does not need to be removed

@redsresearch Месяц назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja what if the fog doesn't get under the sub floor onto the top of joists? and it probably won't right

@ladyj5682 2 года назад

There is some expensive moisture barrier paint that comes in white or black. Usually put on outside around foundations

@CrawlSpaceNinja 2 года назад

Those are great when the home is being built, but it's usually pretty expensive to excavate around the home after the fact to waterproof the exterior. Using paints on the inside is not recommended either. Thanks for commenting!

@04DynaGlyde 5 лет назад

Thanks for blessing my day! I'm hoping and praying to get a job doing asbestos and mold abatement. Michael, I have a question about having a beard, because mine is as long as yours. What do you do about wearing a respirator to keep from breathing the BADD stuff in your lungs? With asbestos, you cannot get a good seal with your mask. Do you know of a respirator mask for beards? Be blessed! Take to heart, John 14:6

@blinkabella415 5 лет назад

Noticed your comment - as I like your question. We had asbestos abatement and the team barely cared about their own safety. So it made me concerned about caring for ours. Hope you find a mask that works and a job with a good team. :)

@stevehowell9285 6 лет назад

Looks like there is some WD insect activity going on at about 15 minute

@elisoncepeda7909 5 лет назад

Would you recommend sealing all exterior vents? I plan on installing half wall stone siding and I'll just plug them up if you agree; with insulation board of course.

@CrawlSpaceNinja 5 лет назад

Typically we seal all vents except one, thats where we place our fan. Check code to see if you can seal vents without fully encapsulating and insulating the crawl space.

@hey_buddy_waz_up 4 года назад

That's not a crawlspace...

@Brandon-no3vc 3 года назад

You use that insulation for the walls too? Not just the rim joists? Don't you have a drain dimple board behind that insulation? Sounds like that kind of insulation just holds moisture if it lets moisture thro it lets humidity thro and that's bad you should add a space or something to let it dry out

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

Vapor barrier is installed over wall insulation to reduce the amount of moisture coming into the crawl space.

@Brandon-no3vc 3 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja right right, it doesn't hold moisture tho causing problems underneith? And is it a air barrior? And do you still usr the dimple board?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

It's no different than when the vapor barrier is installed on the wall. The foam board we use is rated for ground contact so it is able to get wet. The dimple underlayment is used on the floor of the crawl space before installing the vapor barrier.

@Brandon-no3vc 3 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja just the floor so it's easier on vapour barrior? You dont put it on the walls?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 3 года назад

You can install it on the walls if you want to, we never have and don't see a need to. We use the underlayment to protect the vapor barrier from gravel or rocky soil that may puncture the vapor barrier otherwise after heavy traffic inside the crawl space.

@ifferl8781 4 года назад

This video is full of home builders nuggets of knowledge. Nom nom nom. Thanks

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@KaloBtzzk 4 года назад

That ain't no crawl space lol

@Rotorzilla 4 года назад

Too funny something totally random just happen to me I'm watching a crawl space ninja encapsulation video. And I just passed a billboard or crawl space ninja encapsulation at smiths Station Alabama

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

It's a sign! 😁

@Rotorzilla 4 года назад

@@CrawlSpaceNinja do you have ninjas that service Greensboro North Carolina area or do I need to turn into a DIY Ninja?

@CrawlSpaceNinja 4 года назад

We have a location in Raleigh that may be able to still help. You can find their contact information here: crawlspaceninja.com/raleigh-nc-west/