Clean Space Vent Covers

To protect the well-being of your crawl space, be sure to block off the vents. The crawl space vents were developed with the best of intentions, but in practice, they are not as effective as they could be. Vents installed in crawl spaces are intended to bring in fresh air from the environment and help maintain a dry environment. The problem is that the air outside is either too cold or too humid to be of any use. It is possible for it to cause more harm than good. We recommend closing off the vents in your crawl space so that your crawl space is better protected from moisture that comes from the outside. If you take these precautions, you will be able to keep outside air, moisture, and vermin from entering your crawl space.

In a crawl space, is it necessary to have ventilation?

Building codes generally require working vents in the crawlspace to allow outside air to circulate under the floor in the summer to prevent moisture buildup that, among mildew and mold, encourages wood rot.

What should I use to cover the vents in my crawl space?

Plugging foundation vents from the outside using foam blocks that have been manufactured specifically for this purpose is the quickest and easiest way to close foundation vents for the winter. Just keep in mind to take out the plugs when the spring comes and the temperature starts to rise.

How exactly do I go about installing vents in my crawl space?

The following are some additional methods that can be used to vent the crawl space: Bring in a limited quantity of heated air from the HVAC system and circulate it throughout the crawl space. In order to move air from the crawl space to the outside, an exhaust fan should be used.

Also, install a system that draws in air and/or removes moisture from the air.

Is it acceptable to cover the vents in the crawl space?

The air, water, and pests can all enter your home through the vents that are located on the exterior of the crawl space. Using sturdy vent covers, you can prevent these annoyances from occurring. Because of the high quality construction of these fittings, there will be no need to repaint the cover or worry about rusting or rotting.

How the vents in your crawl space impact the rest of your home?

Crawl space vents expose your crawl space to a greater amount of moisture, which in turn raises the likelihood that mold will grow there and that rot will occur. These kinds of pests are particularly drawn to moldy, mildewed, and rotting wood, which also serves as an invitation to other kinds of pests to make their home in your house. It's possible that you won't discover that termites have invaded your home for years after they've already done so. They will do a significant amount of damage to the structure during that time. During the winter, the vents in your crawl space may pull in cold air, which will put additional strain on your heating and cooling system and may even cause damage to your plumbing. In the summer, hot, humid air can seep into your home through the crawl space, causing problems that are analogous to those previously described.