Before Encapsulation
Managing moisture in a crawlspace is critical to the long-term health and durability of a home. Homes with dirt crawlspaces and open vents, like the one shown in this photo album, are especially vulnerable to excess moisture. This can lead to mold growth in the crawlspace, allow mold spores to enter the living areas, and create unhealthy air conditions throughout the home.
Crawlspace Encapsulation
The white encapsulation material installed along the crawlspace floor and walls plays a key role in controlling moisture levels within the crawlspace. By sealing these areas, the encapsulation helps prevent moisture from entering the space, creating a drier, cleaner, and more stable environment beneath the home.
How to Notice a Crawlspace Moisture Problem
When you don't have a properly encapsulated crawl space, you may notice a variety of issues, including sinking floors, pest infestations, mold growth in the crawl space, and poor indoor air quality in your entire home. These issues can wind up being more expensive to fix than it is to have your crawl space encapsulated in the first place.
Why Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Damp crawl spaces can lead to poor indoor air quality, uneven floors, and other costly issues. Without a waterproofing system in place, you risk the structural integrity, health, and safety of your home.
Crawlspace Vents are HARMFUL
While it may seem beneficial to ventilate a crawlspace with exterior vents like those shown in the photo, this approach often does more harm than good. Open vents allow outside elements to enter the crawlspace, including humid air, cold air, warm air, and even water. This constant exchange of uncontrolled air creates moisture problems and unstable conditions below the home. Because air naturally rises, the air entering the crawlspace does not stay there. It moves upward into the living space, carrying moisture and potential contaminants with it. This can negatively affect indoor air quality, comfort, and the overall health of the home. Our team will always seal vents as part of the crawlspace waterproofing process.