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    cburr1327 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 24, 2009, 08:54 AM
    Black plastic under crawl space
    I've been told yes put black plastic in your crawl space and then was told not to. These were different contractors! What should I do.
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    Mar 24, 2009, 09:15 AM

    Color doesn't matter, black, grey or clear. Covering of your crawl space with 6 mil visqueen can cut down on moisture getting into your crawl, its usually then covered with some gravel.
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    Mar 24, 2009, 09:46 AM

    Bal1 correct here I just wanted to clarifie this is only on the ground and not the walls?

    Is this a new crawl space?

    In my area new has to have a crushed stone the 6 mil vapor barrier then a slurry cover in concrete 2" min along with radon roughed in if needed later.

    Check your codes there new or old.

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