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12/03/2008 3:22 PM  
I like to reach all ICF experts with this topic: I have lived in Canada for over 20 years and crawl spaces are a mystery of the past, mainly they are ineffective regarding energy usage. I have lived in North Carolina for over 10 years now and have encountered the request for crawl spaces almost 100%. Crawl spaces harbour a lot of disadvanteges for the living comfort of the inhabitants. What do you think about the crawl spaces? I surely don't understand it - specifically in this time of technological advancement in building science. Any takers? I don't want to bash anybody's thinking or reasoning, just want to hear the different opinions of the pros and cons. Thank you.
Manfred Knobel
Moss Pointe Builders, Inc.
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12/03/2008 4:03 PM  
Hi Manfred, I am not a builder but from my limited experience (I live in Anchorage AK.) Crawl spaces are common here but I may be forced to use a FPFS when I build on my lot in Wasilla only because the ground water table is high enough and the lot is pretty flat, it would be very expensive to dig a full basement needing constant pumping while under construction and then getting it completely sealed. The FPSF or frost protected shallow foundation which will be my best choice.
I guess I could go with a crawl space but don't care much for the problems with moisture, and the need for a sump pump and being pretty much unable to drain the water away from the structure.
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