CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION IN GREENSBORO, NC

Yes, encapsulating your crawl space significantly decreases musty odors, allergens such as mold and dust mites, and overall improves indoor air quality in your home.

In general, most providers will provide a warranty of 15 to 20 years for a normal crawlspace encapsulation project. A fully sealed crawlspace, on the other hand, can last for more than 20 years if humidity levels are managed and no catastrophic occurrences, such as floods, occur.

Crawl space encapsulation is most effective when the space is entirely sealed. Once the space has been encased, you can use a dehumidifier to help regulate the moisture levels in the area.

Crawl space encapsulation involves the application of a heavy-duty polyethylene barrier to the crawl space's floors, foundation walls, and maybe even its roof. An encapsulating barrier is similar to the lining in your swimming pool that keeps leaks at bay.

A drying device is required in every encapsulated crawlspace. A dehumidifier is a preferred technique, although contractors frequently use the "supply air" method to dry your crawlspace.

Mold in the crawl space could be the source of a musty odor in your home. Crawl space dampness produces ideal conditions for mold and mildew. Mold spores and other hazardous microorganisms enter the higher floors of the home when air from the crawl space enters.

Crawl space encapsulation DIY is challenging, but anyone with the correct skills and resources can do it. However, expect DIY results to be different than professional installation as they have proven experience and access to equipment. 

Because a large portion of the air you breathe in your home comes directly from your crawl space, most contractors today agree that the crawl space should be considered as part of your living area, which means it should be sealed, insulated, and kept dry.

Water pipes in the crawl space will freeze if the vents remain open when temps fall below freezing. In the winter, it's a good idea to close the vents. This keeps the pipes inside the crawl space from freezing due to the dry, cold winter air.

It most emphatically does. Thermal transport is not helped by encapsulation. If you don't additionally construct an air seal, you'll be stuck with cold flooring and unpleasant rooms.

Crawl space encapsulation helps deter bugs and rodents. Additionally, a vapor retarder installed properly in the crawl space is an efficient pest control strategy for preventing termite and rodent infestation. Aside from insect control, crawl space encapsulation can also minimize mold growth, improve air quality, and save money on heating and cooling.

The underneath of a house is an ideal location for rodents to nest. Install galvanized steel mesh on the underside of your joists to prevent nesting of your new or old insulation. If a rodent tunnels back into the crawl area, you'll get end to end protection for your insulation and living space.

Because of the possibility for moisture build-up and higher humidity in crawl spaces, roaches, spiders, and termites are more likely to be found.