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Tue, May 15, 12 at 10:05
Hi everyone, I removed a bunch of shrubs infront of my house,and found this vent into my crawl space. 
Any ideas what its for? Can water get in through it? Can I cover it up? Do insects crawl in? Please help! |
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| Vented crawlspaces are one of the dumbest things to have, especially if you're in the US south. I'd also leave a few inches more distance between the soil and the wood. Helps keep the termites at bay. At least, you'll be able to see their shelter tubes.
Photo: Brown Exterminating Co. |
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- Posted by DIY_GUY_419 (My Page) on Tue, May 15, 12 at 11:05
| Well I'm not in the south, im in Ohio. What should I do with it? You think I should cover it up? What purpose does it serve? |
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| The vent serves no purpose other than to let in humid hot air during the summer, which then moves up into your living space. Seal it closed. |
Here is a link that might be useful: New Light in Crawl Spaces
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