crawl space
noun
: a shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor or under the roof of a building especially for access to plumbing or wiring
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Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas, including basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and cabinets.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Hyde recommends paying special attention to the pipes in unheated areas such as garages, crawl spaces, and attics.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to American Red Cross.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Hyde recommends paying special attention to the pipes in unheated areas such as garages, crawl spaces, and attics.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well as outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to American Red Cross.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Crawl space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawl%20space. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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