Wardell, C.
2001 Remodeling Online at www.remodeling.hw.net
humidity, crawlspace, ventilation strategy
Wardell, C., (2001), Through the roof, Remodeling Online at www.remodeling.hw.net.
Abstract:
Describes a solution for a home with severe mould and mildew problems, with the crawl space as its source, and the soil having a chronically high moisture content. Suggests ventilating the crawl space with conditioned air from the home. A vent stack in installed from the crawl space through the roof. A standard inline fan in the attic runs continuously, exhausting the crawl space air and putting the crawl space under negative pressure. The make up air enters the house in the living space, then passes into the crawl space through the "leaky" (non-air-sealed) floor assembly.