Crawl Space Ninja Podcast with Michael Church Michael Church, Founder of Crawl Space Ninja

Are you sealing your crawl space correctly or unknowingly trapping harmful gases under your home? Join us as Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja uncovers the essential steps to proper crawl space encapsulation and humidity control. You'll learn why simply sealing your vents and installing a dehumidifier might not be enough, especially if soil gases like methane, carbon dioxide, or radon are lurking beneath your home. Michael highlights the crucial role of proper ventilation, explaining how ...

Can sloping dirt away from your foundation or extending your downspouts truly safeguard your crawl space from flooding? Join us as Michael Church, the Crawl Space Ninja, unravels this misconception and guides you through the ins and outs of effective outside drainage. You'll learn why relying solely on exterior solutions like French drains isn't enough and why incorporating an interior waterproofing system and a sump pump is crucial. This episode is packed with practical advice on handling ro...

Ever wondered if crawl space encapsulation alone is enough to combat humidity? We'll reveal why you might still need a dehumidifier to keep mold and wood rot fungus at bay. In our latest episode, we break down the full encapsulation process—laying plastic, sealing vents, wrapping pillars—and explain why these steps may not suffice in humid climates. Discover key strategies for effectively monitoring and managing moisture levels in your crawl space, ensuring a healthy environment all year long...

Can your crawl space be the key to a healthier home? Join us as we uncover this often overlooked aspect of home maintenance with expert Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja. Michael's journey from an indoor air quality specialist to a crawl space encapsulation guru reveals surprising insights about how the air you breathe in your living space is directly impacted by what’s happening beneath your floors. Discover why simply laying down plastic or fiberglass isn’t enough and how proper air sea...

Can you really install a dehumidifier in your crawl space without a vapor barrier? Join us as we sit down with Michael Church from Crawl Space Ninja, who sheds light on this common DIY question and busts some major myths. Michael dives deep into the nitty-gritty of crawl space maintenance, emphasizing the significance of a well-encapsulated vapor barrier. Whether you're a hands-on DIY enthusiast, trying to save a buck, or just wary of contractors, this episode promises practical, actionable a...

Can you imagine your crawl space emitting a smell so pungent that it rivals the odor of cat urine? Get ready to uncover the shocking truth behind this common issue in our latest installment of the Crawl Space Misconception series. Michael Church of Crawl Space Ninja reveals the hidden dangers lurking in cheap, manufactured reinforced vapor barriers that could be the real culprits behind that unmistakable ammonia scent. Michael discusses his findings and shares a real-life story from a homeown...