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Many homes will have a layer of thin 6-mil plastic liner on the crawl space floor to act as a vapor barrier. However, this does little to nothing in terms of moisture control. A full crawl space encapsulation will include a thick 20-mil fiber reinforced liner on the floor and a 12-mil fiber reinforced liner on the walls. All seams are over lapped a minimum of 12 inches and taped. Vents and openings are then sealed and a dehumidifier is installed. The relative humidity will be kept between 50% and 60%, preventing any future mold, mildew and rot of your wooden structures.

Yes, unsealed crawl spaces are often cool and humid and contain openings where pests can enter your home. This is the perfect breeding ground for mice, spiders and other insects. An encapsulated crawl space solves this problem by sealing these openings and providing a barrier that pests and insects cannot get through.

The insulation under most homes is made of fiberglass. Much like a cold glass of water on a warm humid day, it will condensate under certain conditions. This happens under your home because your crawl space can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air. This temperature difference, coupled with high humidity can cause the fiberglass to condensate and fall down due to the added weight. This is a common problem with vented crawl spaces and can be solved by encapsulating.

One of the largest energy loads on any home is due to heating and cooling, and high-energy costs are usually a sign something isn't right. Air leakage in a home is one of the biggest causes of high-energy bills. Air flow can occur around windows, doors, pipe cutouts, wire openings and attic openings. While a single one of these may only have a minute amount of air flow, the sum of all of them can be the same as having an open hole in the wall. Even if you have updated insulation, the gaps and seams in the home crawl space and attic may be contributing to massive heat loss. However, with the use of a blower door test and proper air sealing, you can eliminate this airflow and take back control over your energy bills.

Small, cheap systems that can be bought online may work short term but offer almost no reliable warranty. We can custom design a system of any size to meet your needs and ensure that it will provide years of reliable service.