Had a couple of damn bunglers here, so-called pros but more of a circus in hindsight, who built a wooden joist on a crawl space. Very small extension, think 3 sqm.
What should have been done, I think, is to use plastic and gravel. That wasn't done, so it's just bare ground underneath.
So I wonder - is there any product that can be sprayed into the space with a similar function? Thinking a hole saw through the wall, insert a hose, spray away. I have no desire to tear up the floor because I've poured self-leveling compound over the underfloor heating and laid tiles there.
Had a couple of damn bunglers here, so-called pros but more of a circus in hindsight, who built a wooden floor structure on a crawl space. Very small extension, think 3 sqm.
What should have been done, I think, is to plastic sheet and gravel it. That wasn't done, it's just bare ground underneath.
So I'm wondering - is there a product that can be sprayed into the space with the equivalent function? Thinking about using a hole saw through the wall, inserting a hose, and spraying. I have no desire to take up the floor because it's self-leveled with floor heating and tiled there.
Hate bunglers!
Are you thinking about something like 1 cubic meter of leca balls?
Leca balls do not replace the plastic; if you have purchased a service, you should file a complaint and withhold payment until they have resolved it.
Paid a long time ago, company unreachable. I'll have to try to get underneath and apply plastic somehow. Is there any company that specializes in small craftsmen?
Are you thinking of an Asian construction company with small craftsmen or what?
I'm thinking I want to make as small a hole as possible under the foundation to minimize the impact on its load-bearing capacity. Origin not of interest. And it will probably be me. That was said with a twinkle in the eye. Written, I mean.
Anticimex, which sells dehumidifiers, offers to handle plastic sheeting under houses if it's not already there, so it should be possible to find someone willing to do it. It shouldn't be very expensive if it's a small space.
What model is your wife? Can she be sent in? 😂
Had a couple of damn amateurs here, so-called pros but more like a circus in hindsight, who built a wooden framework on a crawl space. Very small extension, think 3 sqm.
What should have been done, I think, is plastic cover and gravel. This wasn't done, and it's just bare ground underneath.
So I'm wondering - is there any product that can be sprayed into the space with an equivalent function? Thinking of a hole saw through the wall, insert a hose, spray away. I have no desire to lift the floor because there's self-leveling compound covering underfloor heating and tiles there.
Hate amateurs!
It's only needed if you have very damp ground. Are there vents?
Paid a long time ago, company unreachable. Will have to try to get underneath and plastic in some way. Is there any company that specializes in small craftsmen?
No, I don't think so as it would be classified as discrimination if you only hired dwarfs😂
I'm quite curious about how important plastic is... there are quite a few crawl spaces that work without it, for quite a few years...
What has changed?
It is only needed if you have very damp soil. Are there vents?
No, completely closed space. Maybe I should have some drainage pipes instead. Or vents. Or both. In any case, I suspect a slightly "damp" smell there.
MMarcus_Carlsson said:
What model is your wife? Can she be sent in? 😂
Haha, I would like to see her crawl around in there!
MrJay said:
Do you have kids? 🫠
Yes! A 1-year-old, unfortunately not very skilled at doing a good job.
plåtrickard said:
I am quite curious about how important plastic is... there are quite a few crawl spaces that work without it, for quite many years...
What has changed?
Previously there was an uninsulated concrete slab, now wood with insulation for warmth. But it doesn't seem to be very well done.
Jonatan79 said:
MrJay said: