Charlotte Crawlspace Vapor Barrier Association

Crawlspace Encapsulation Charlotte NC

Crawlspace Encapsulation Service is a great way to keep your home healthy and comfortable for you and your family. It helps protect your crawl space from moisture, pests, mold, mildew, and other nasty things. It also reduces your energy costs because it will stop escaping air from the crawl space to the rest of the house. It will also help improve your air quality and reduce respiratory problems. However, you need to make sure that it is properly maintained. It is best to hire a professional contractor for this because they have the experience and know-how to do the job correctly.

If your crawl space is humid, musty, or full of mildew, mold spores can seep into your living spaces and cause breathing issues for people with allergies or asthma. Moisture in the crawl space can also lead to wood rot and structural damage, which could cost you a lot of money to fix in the future.

Fortunately, you can prevent all of these problems by sealing up your crawl space. Crawl space encapsulation will prevent moisture, mold, and rot from damaging your wooden floor joists. It will also help keep your home cooler in the summer, because the cold air in the crawl space will be trapped and won’t escape to the rest of the house.

A professional contractor can encapsulate your crawl space quickly and efficiently. The job will begin with thoroughly cleaning the area. This will include removing any stored materials and repairing any cracks or holes. Next, a vapor barrier will be applied to the crawl space floor and walls. It will be sealed with a heavy-duty polyethylene film and taped with industry-standard sealant. A dehumidifier will be placed in the crawl space to remove moisture from the ground and floor joists, and insulation may also be installed along the sill and rim joist of the crawl space.

The main advantage of a crawl space encapsulation is the reduction of moisture and humidity in the area beneath your home. It will also help lower your energy costs because the vapor barrier will keep warm air from escaping to the outside during the winter. The one-time installation will keep your heating and cooling costs down for years to come.

It will also prevent a host of pests from thriving in damp and dark environments. Pests like termites, ants, roaches, and rodents thrive in dark, moist spaces where there is plenty of organic material to eat. The vapor barrier and dehumidifier will control the crawl space's humidity and make it uninhabitable for these problematic pests.

You must keep up with regular maintenance to ensure that the vapor barrier and dehumidifier remain in good working condition. If the vapor barrier becomes damaged, it should be repaired or replaced immediately by a professional. Regular inspections and cleaning of the area will also help you spot any potential problems early on, so you can take action before they become serious issues.

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Freedom Crawlspace Services

6135 Park S Dr suite 510

Charlotte, North Carolina 28210

(803) 493-9902

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