[Shop-talk] termite inspection and insulation

[Jack Brooks]

I just did some research and it appears that times have changed. "They" now recommend an vastly different means of insulation a crawl. Search it. I was surprised.

Jack

From: john niolon
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] termite inspection and insulation
To: Jack Brooks, shop-talk


insulation between floor joist... with craft paper backing... it was installed by insulation company when house was built in 1992   there is full cover of  poly on the dirt floor...  nothing on the block walls...   exhaust fan at one end of house temp/hum controlled with 8” x 16” vents around perimeter... about 25 total...   2500 sqft area  24” to 48” high

From: Jack Brooks<mailto:jibrooks at live.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 3:13 PM
To: shop-talk<mailto:shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] termite inspection and insulation

Is this insulation on the crawl ceiling or on the walls? There is no question that any ceiling insulation should stay. I am not certain about crawl walls.

Also, does this insulation have a moisture barrier? If yes, the barrier must be removed or at least slashed to allow moisture to move.

Jack

From: john niolon
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 1:05 PM
Subject: [Shop-talk] termite inspection and insulation
To: shop-talk


Just had my termite bond inspection today.  Found no signs of damage but the guy recommended removing all the insulation from my crawl space...seems I paid a lot of money
24 years ago to have it put in...  He claims it retains moisture and he can’t inspect properly.   Anyone experienced this or heard of it...  ???   recommendations ???


john


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