plywood subfloor<\/a> but also the humidity in the crawl space below.<\/p>\nIf you have decided that you need to replace the subfloor before starting your floor project, but you have a crawl space beneath the subfloor, it\u2019s a good idea to make sure that the crawl space is dry. So, your DIY project starts actually after you have fixed any problems in the crawl space.<\/p>\n
You probably thought that your DIY project would be simple. Maybe you heard lots of squeaking and saw lots of damage with your subfloor and decided that not only did you want to install new flooring, but you need new subfloors, too. It is a good idea that you make sure to check for moisture issues within the crawl space. This could include standing water, musty smells, a damp, warm feeling in the space, or mold growth, or even the presence of pests.<\/p>\n
If you cut corners and skip the crawl space moisture issues, you will end up with a very big problem on your hand that will cost you even more money in the long run. Not only will you have to replace your hardwood flooring and subfloor again but you will also have to fix the crawl space moisture issue.<\/p>\n
To ensure that your crawl space is adequately insulated, you may want to call in the experts. Simply laying down a vapor barrier may not be all that\u2019s needed to fix the moisture problem in your crawl space.\u00a0You may have to have the mold in the space removed, which may need to be remediated by specialists.<\/p>\n
Also, the area may have to have the moisture removed with a dehumidifier before properly insulating it. However, once the crawl space is insulated, you can resume your flooring project, and rest assured that your subfloor won\u2019t be destroyed by moisture coming from the crawl space.<\/p>\n
Another Important Consideration \u2013 Install a Vapor Barrier If You Have An Indoor Pool<\/h2>\n If you have an indoor pool located in your basement, it is essential to install a moisture barrier over the floor above the pool. Indoor pools create a high level of moisture within the house. Therefore, installing a vapor barrier in the floors and the walls in rooms surrounding the pool area is critical. Otherwise, over time, the moisture from the pool room will seep into the walls and floors surrounding it and start to cause mold and mildew issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
To use a vapor barrier or not is indeed a profound question. There are many arguments for or against the use of them. It will ultimately depend on the moisture levels present in your home, whether you should use one or not. Should you use a vapor barrier? The answer is yes, especially if a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1928,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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