Building Envelope

Closed Crawl Spaces - Protect Homes, Improve Comfort, and Ensure a Healthy Living Environment

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Cumberland 3/4 (Level 3)

CE: 1

BPI, INTERNACHI, NARI, ASHI, QCI

Nikki Krueger

Director of Marketing & Business Development
Santa Fe Dehumidifiers
Madison, Wisconsin
Dane Malmberg

National Sales Representative
Santa Fe Dehumidifiers & Viper CS Vapor Barriers
Peoria, Illinois

Vented crawl spaces consistently have moisture issues that contribute to pest infestations, buckling hardwood floors, high energy bills, humid and musty air inside the home, and even structural damage. Learn the building science behind correctly closing crawl spaces, the pros and cons of different materials and techniques, best practices versus code, and how sealed crawl spaces provide homeowners comfortable, healthy, safe and protected homes.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:

Understand how the flow of energy, heat, air, and moisture from the crawl space will affect the indoor living environment
Be able to understand the benefits and recommend the most effective strategies for closing crawl spaces
Understand the difference between residential building code requirements and industry best practices for closing crawls effectively, economically and efficiently