Insufficient ventilation openings in surrounding walls.
Inadequate clearance between earth and wood components.
Water entry into Crawlspace.
Lack of code-required access to Crawlspace.
Exterior grade slopes toward the building.
Resultant Damage:
Mildew, mold and high ambient moisture due to lack of
ventilation.
Wood rot and structural damage.
Ponding against building.
Water through foundation wall.
Water in Crawlspace.
Proper Design:
Provide proper clearances between earth and wood components
per the Uniform Building Code (UBC), Chapter 25.
Provide adequate ventilation openings per UBC, Chapter
25.
Slope grade away from building.
Provide cross ventilation per UBC, Chapter 25.
Provide Crawlspace access per UBC, Chapter 25.
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