Crawl Space Encapsulation
- Completely seals out moisture
- Insulates crawl space lowering energy costs
- Creates a clean, dry area for storage
- Creates higher air quality in your home
CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION
If done correctly, will keep your sub floor warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It is the preferred method for a clean, dry crawl space. There are many different choices and decisions when going with a encapsulation. Choosing the vapor barrier may be the most important. Some vapor barriers come as "reinforced", however, after only a few months of installation, some customers complain about a cat urine or foul odor. This is because there are multiple layers to this type held together by glue, and when moisture gets between these layers, it produces a foul smell.
OUR ENCAPSULATION TEAM
Traditionally uses either a 12mil or 20mil single layer or reinforced floor liner encapsulation product. A 12mil would be suitable for a crawl with little debris or rocks with light storage as it is not as thick as the 20mil. A 20mil is a better choice if the ground is more rugged or if you plan on storing many items on top. An underlayment is also an option if you would like a more even, comfortable floor to walk or crawl on.
DEHUMIDIFIERS
Should always be installed along with an encapsulation. These are usually drained in to a sump pump pit where the excess water can be pumped away from the foundation. There are a wide variety of new dehumidifiers to choose from, some link to your smart phone and can be read from inside the comfort of your home.
INSULATION
In a crawl space is state and national code. In vented crawl spaces many houses use fiberglass insulation underneath the floor insulating your house from the crawl space. When a crawl space is encapsulated, the walls should be insulated with using foam board. This keeps the entire crawl space warm in the winter and cool in the summer saving money in energy costs.
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