Basement Insulation, Heat Loss and Rodents

Traditionally, most basements have fiberglass insulation installed at the band joist (which is the top outside perimeter board) and in between the floor joist bays.  However, a new building trend is catching on with builders.  If you go into a brand new home what you’ll find is that the insulation is only at the band […]

Prevent Crawl Space Moisture Issues

There are many homes in the Connecticut that have crawl spaces, some are new construction and some are of older construction, but most all have some types of crawl space moisture issues.   The main reason builders build a building with a crawl space is to save money on excavating as well as materials.  Inherently […]