Crawl Space Moisture Barrier

Yes, it is good to encapsulate a crawl space. Some of the benefits of encapsulating your crawl space include: 

• Better indoor air quality in your home. 
• Reduced humidity and moisture in your crawl space. 
• Additional storage room in your crawl space.

Having your crawl space encapsulated is a great way to improve the indoor air quality in your home since your crawl space and your home share a percentage of the same air. To get your crawl space encapsulated, contact us today. 

When you have your crawl space encapsulated, the walls, floors and vents in your crawl space are sealed with plastic to reduce the risk for mold growth. When you get your crawl space encapsulated, you will need to have a dehumidifier, exhaust fan or air flow from your HVAC set up. Dehumidifiers are the primary option homeowners go with since it is one of the easiest to set up and it helps control any residual humidity in your crawl space. To learn more about getting your crawl space encapsulated, call us today. 

Typically, homeowners insurance will not cover crawl space encapsulation unless your home’s crawl space has recently been damaged by a flood or a severe leak. Although homeowners insurance does not usually pay for crawl space encapsulation, it can still be a very good investment for homeowners since it protects against mold growth, improves your indoor air quality and can also increase the value of your home to potential buyers. To find out more about getting your crawl space encapsulated, give us a call today. 

It costs around $1,500-$15,000 to waterproof a crawl space. Some things that can affect the overall cost are: 

• The size of your crawl space.
• If a sump pump needs to be installed.
• If drains or gutters need to be installed.

Another thing that can cause the price to increase is if your crawl space needs to be cleaned and cleared of mold and water. To find out more about having your crawl space waterproofed, call us today.

A crawl space is used for the following:

• An alternative to a slab foundation. 
• Additional space for piping and ductwork. 
• A storage area if the crawl space is enclosed.

Crawl spaces were originally designed to create space between the ground and your home, but have led to some unforeseen problems. The best way to get the most functionality from your crawl space is to have it encapsulated to prevent humidity and mold issues. To have your home’s crawl space encapsulated, contact us today.   

Yes, encapsulating your crawl space is worth it. Some of the benefits of having your crawl space encapsulated are: 

• It prevents mold and mildew growth. 
• It improves the indoor air quality in your home.
• It helps protect your home’s structure against water damage.
• It helps keep your energy costs lower.

Another benefit of having your crawl space encapsulated is that it creates an additional space for you to store items. To learn more about getting your home’s crawl space encapsulated, give us a call today.