SPECIALISTS EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION
Dry Tech Waterproofing Solutions is a licensed company with over 25 years of experience in drainage services and foundation repair, whose specialists know all the benefits of crawl space encapsulation.
Our team of experienced basement waterproofing specialists believes that prevention is always the best policy. This is why they recommend crawl space encapsulation. We have seen too many flooded crawl spaces and the damages they did to buildings and property. And many of them could have been prevented.
In this article, we will detail the most important benefits of crawl space encapsulation for homeowners. Please take the time to read this and remember that we are available for further explanation if you need it.
WHAT IS A CRAWL SPACE?
The role of the crawl space is to install plumbing, wiring, HVAC ducting, and other essential but cumbersome parts of home utilities. However, the crawl space is installed not just for esthetic purposes, but also practical. Plumbers, electricians, and other maintenance specialists have quick and easy access to all the home systems for inspection or repairs.
WHY DO PEOPLE ENCAPSULATE THEIR CRAWL SPACE?
Now then, what is crawl space encapsulation? This process consists of covering the floor and/or the walls of the crawl space with vapor barrier. The vapor barrier will seal the vents (if they exist), junctions, and seams of the walls and floor. Once the process is completed, the crawl space will be completely protected from moisture, leaks, mold, and pests.
BENEFITS OF CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION
Also, by solving these issues we explained above, you enjoy many other benefits of crawl space encapsulation.
CLEANER AIR IN YOUR HOME
You may not be aware of it, but up to 50% of the air you breathe inside your home comes from the crawl space. Here is the science behind it. Most roofs and attics are properly insulated for increased safety and energy efficiency. Thus, your home will have an upward air draw coming from the crawl space.
Therefore, after performing the encapsulation of a crawl space, the air you breathe will no longer be very humid or even carrying mold spores. And cleaner air means better health conditions for you and your family.
IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Here is another of the important benefits of crawl space encapsulation. Since you have carefully insulated the attic, why not make sure that you don’t lose heat through the crawl space? Once we complete the job, your crawl space will be completely sealed off preventing any heat from escaping or moisture from entering.
YOUR HOME WILL HAVE BETTER STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Moisture and temperature variations can undermine the most solid foundation. As liquids seep into every tiny crack in the crawl space, they continuously erode it. In time, this process creates a big crack that poses a serious safety threat to the stability of the house foundation. The encapsulation of a crawl space eliminates moisture and its associated risks for the home’s foundation.
INCREASED COMFORT IN YOUR HOME
One of the benefits of crawl space encapsulation that you will experience as soon as the job is finished is more comfort for you and your family. You will say goodbye to those cold floors, so unpleasant early in the morning when you are fresh out of your warm bed.
WHAT CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION PROCESS INCLUDES
- Flattening and smoothing the soil under the house
- Removing all debris
- Removing any old insulation
- Applying treatment for mold and mildew
- Installing 20-mm liner on the walls and floors
- Taping all seems
- Installing humidifiers and drain pipe (if necessary)
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