A shallow, unfinished space between the soil and the bottom of the first floor joists. It provides access to plumbing, electrical wiring, and HVAC ductwork without the excavation costs of a full basement. Proper ventilation and vapor barriers are required to prevent moisture buildup and rot in the floor framing above.
Heard on the job
The plumber is down in the crawl space running the new PVC drain lines.
Also heard as
- crawlspace