Pier & Beam Foundation with a Conditioned Crawlspace

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Risinger Homes in Austin, TX

[alexmarchica]

I'm attempting to buy a house with a large crawlspace and learn as much as possible about them beforehand. This guy is super informational and knows his stuff!

[hemiheader]

I enclosed my vented crawlspace and it was the best home improvement I've ever done. The improvement to my indoor air quality was wonderful. A nice side benefit is that plumbers and HVAC techs like the clean environment.

[beardo]

Im surprised you didn’t add lighting and an outlet or two I mean if you rarely will use the space when you do it’d be nice to have the lighting and an outlet for tools right

[crawlspaceemora]

Best solution to clean indoor air and to keep Crawlspace healthy 👍👍
California Bay Area same problem Same Solution

[RogerMeinert]

Looking at all of the work involved in that crawlspace, why not just go with a full basement and have the added benefit of extra storage or living space? What was that cost of the crawlspace compared to what a basement would cost?

[JamesG]

I see the value of sealing the crawl space floor and insulating the crawl space walls but I don't see how that precludes venting. The vents can be closed if desired but at least they give the option to cross ventilate the crawl space with fresh air should problems arise.

[countrybygirlandgrace]

How healthy is the indoor air quality when that closed sell foam off-gasses inside your home?

[FLT]

How much more does this cost vs a slab foundation?

[TheDanno]

would you still make a conditioned crawl space if using precast concrete flooring on footings? Thanks. (Love the shows, by the way)

[vindicator]

What is the access entry like that will not compromise the conditioned space? Does anyone make an interior access as well?

[Mikeanddrea]

What is this framing method called of putting the joists on the inside of the perimeter wall like you have it? Instead of on top of it.

[justotorres]

Even cheaper and easier, do a good site prep. build a good high pad for good water run off for your house so that water never has a chance has to settle . One good guy on a bulldozer before you start anything.

[bmandiego]

I've a question, if you're pouring a slab anyway, why not just build the house on a slab and forgot the crawlspace?

[tejasbuilders]

How do you seal between the perimeter wall and the concrete floor and keep water from coming in?

[majbthrd]

I didn't hear any mention of radon mitigation. I'm curious if you implemented a sub-slab vent pipe.

[evcmenssoccer]

When you talk about using close cell foam, you are just spaying it on the concrete premier beam walls? Correct? From the video it looks like you are using some kind of floor panel? Something more than 1 1/4" plywood? Looking forward to see the progress.

[leslielelaind]

Hi 😊 thank you.
I’m a single with an incurable autoimmune disease and I’m building my house on my own. It’s tough but I can’t afford professional help.
I already have my footing, and my house which is just a shell right now.
It’s sitting on blocks not permanently attached yet.
I like the idea of a breathable crawl space.
My question is: can I do this on my own?

[kylelaw]

How thick is the slab since it’s not really structural?

[blradcl]

Would this mitigate radon risk for a new build and passive house concept? (Tightly sealed home)

[everhdt]

Do you use another vapor barrier in the floor? Since you are insulating the perimeter, is there insulation in the floor?