Seattle Times: Should we cover crawlspace vents when the weather gets cold?
My dad tells me I should cover my crawlspace vents when the temperature drops below 25 degrees. My concern in so doing is that we might be inviting problems. Specifically we have had rat problems, ...
Close those crawl-space vents to keep cold air out. Older homes in the South were typically built over a crawl space rather than a finished basement. Even today, many homes don't include a finished ...
Should I close my crawl space vents for winter? We seem to get this question around this time every year. And, each year we say, “it depends.” On the one hand, air circulating under the house helps ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — When winter weather hits, remember your crawl space. Experts say you need to close the space’s vents when the cold weather hits. Home experts say leaving it open can allow ...
Q. My house has four crawl space foundation vents that have flaps that can be opened or closed. The furnace people said to keep the vents closed all the time to prevent condensation from forming on ...
Q: You have often said that crawl-space vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. A. I used to think the same ...
Raleigh News & Observer: Home Fix: Open or close crawl space vents?
Q: I read your online response about crawl space vents. I found it very informative. I reside on the coast. My house is located on a lagoon off the inner coastal waterway. The crawl space floor is ...