Crawl Space Encapsulation: Is It Really Necessary?
Your crawl space is beneath your home so it is easy to adapt an "out of sight out of mind" mindset. However, not taking care of your crawl space can be detrimental to the overall health and structure of your house!
Nasty Crawl Space
Crawl spaces with dirt floors and open vents unfortunately result in a collection of water and humidity building up beneath the home. All of this moisture leads to horrible things like mold and rot--right underneath the floors you walk on in your home. If left to sit, this can lead to structural damage, musty odors, and health problems.
What Is A Crawl Space Encapsulation?
A crawl space encapsulation helps to protect your home from moisture and all of the icky problems that result from it. It is the process of installing a vapor barrier, insulation, sump pump, dehumidifier, and sealing off the vents! A crawl space encapsulation makes this area of your home bright, dry, and usable!
What Is The Benefit?
As mentioned, an encapsulation helps to seal out moisture. But there are so many more benefits:
- protects your home from mold growth and rot
- prevents pests from making your crawl space their home
- an encapsulated crawl space makes for lower energy bills
- no more cold floors in the winter
- and MORE
A crawl space encapsulation is SO very beneficial to your home. Ready to waterproof, insulate, and protect your crawl space from mold and pests? Reach out to us today! We'd love to come perform a free inspection and quote!