Sentences with phrase «crawlspaces lead»

Leaky supply ducts located in attics or vented crawlspaces lead to the depressurization of the conditioned space, which leads to the infiltration of exterior warm, moisture - laden air that often creates moisture problems and increases cooling loads.

Leaky supply ducts located in attics or vented crawlspaces lead to the uncontrolled depressurization of the conditioned space, leading to excessive infiltration of cold air during heating periods, increasing heating loads and potentially supplying sufficient interior moisture to attic and roof assemblies to create roof sheathing moisture and decay problems.

Not exact matches

As we began our work in the house, we encountered several obstacles: lead paint, asbestos, a crumbling crawlspace wall, makeshift framing, sloping floors, leaky roofs, and improper electrical and plumbing.

The iron sewer pipe in the crawlspace underneath the house led outside to a larger clay pipe leading to the curb... and the beautiful, large pine tree in front of the house had insinuated its roots through the seams in the pipe... and there was barely a finger's width of space left in that pipe.