Re: Re: Crawlspace thoughts

[Guest guest]

I agree but in my opinion they push hard for redundant components. If the

barrier is properly installed most of the rest of the system is unnecessary.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

(fm my Blackberry)

[] Re: Crawlspace thoughts

There is a product called CleanSpace that works very well if properly installed.

Connie Morbach, M.S., CHMM, CIE

Sanit-Air, Inc.

>

> I saw what looked like an extra good liner for the crawlspace floor - I think

it was called Clean Room. That looks good in theory but I see it as a disaster

in the making. What I think I'll do about my crawlspace is remove the insulation

if it's moldy & leave it off. The insulation under my bathroom was moldy - from

the condensation on the pipes - no leaks. And the pipes are wrapped with that

foam tube stuff. (a technical term :-) )

> Then I will put in one or two crawlspace exhaust fans. I have no vents but a

lot of holes & air space to the upstairs. My theory is that it will pull out the

crawlspace moisture and some of the air from upstairs - the colder damp air

first.

> I rather like the idea of a layer of borax on the floor...if I won lotto I

think. If you put that on mold (say a moldy windowsill or chaulking with mold

inbedded in it) the mold dies eventually. I don't think mold can grow on top of

it either.

> Found some interesting dehumidifiers when I googled peltier technology

> http://www.novelaire.com

> but they are not clear on how they work.

> The Eva Dry is based on peltier technology (the plug -in Eva Dry) & I highly

recommend it. (Not for an unfinished crawlspace though.) It works & doesn't use

a lot of power.

> PS ChemLink Chemlinkinc.com makes a fairly non-toxic sealant called BARR

that is suitable to seal a foundation. I'm no expert but I think you have to

seal the outside all the way down to the bottom of the foundation (underground).

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just my own two cents. I saw a sample of clean space which looked real good at a

home show about three years ago. But there was a distinct smell of pool liner

that I was concerned about that even our friends who  don't ever smell anything

noted. We consulted with a local CIH and our doctor who advised me against it

due to my own problems with chemical odors and off-gassing. I don't know if they

addressed it since then, and do also know that each of us respond differently to

different things. So maybe it can be fine for some. Best to check it out

personally before investing.Sam

There is a product called CleanSpace that works very well if properly installed.

[Guest guest]

Yes, and remember not all liners are the same for odors and for perm ratings.

The VaporBlock for example has been well tolerated by the chemically intolerant.

There are others of similar composition.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

(fm my Blackberry)

Re: [] Re: Crawlspace thoughts

Just my own two cents. I saw a sample of clean space which looked real good at a

home show about three years ago. But there was a distinct smell of pool liner

that I was concerned about that even our friends who  don't ever smell anything

noted. We consulted with a local CIH and our doctor who advised me against it

due to my own problems with chemical odors and off-gassing. I don't know if they

addressed it since then, and do also know that each of us respond differently to

different things. So maybe it can be fine for some. Best to check it out

personally before investing.Sam

There is a product called CleanSpace that works very well if properly installed.