Many homes with crawl spaces suffer from moisture issues, such as mold and mildew. Moisture issues can compromise the efficiency of your HVAC equipment. To avoid these issues, experts recommend encapsulation. Keep reading to learn about the dos and don’ts of crawl space encapsulation. WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN ENCAPSULATING YOUR CRAWL SPACE When you’re encapsulating your crawl space, you want to make sure it is installed correctly. Here are some of the don’ts when encapsulating your crawl space. DON’T ENCAPSULATE WITHOUT A SEALABLE SPACE When you go to encapsulating your crawl space, be sure to pay attention that there are not any large gaps that are allowing air to enter. This will keep the encapsulation from working properly. When your …

At first impression you may think that the layer of flooring and insulation between you and the crawl space is enough. But unfortunately oftentimes this is not the case. A vapor barrier, also known as a moisture barrier, is actually the minimum amount of protection you should have in your crawl space. Read on to learn why your crawl space needs a vapor barrier. SO WHAT IS A VAPOR BARRIER, AND WHY DO I NEED ONE? A vapor barrier is a plastic liner that covers the ground of your crawl space.  Its purpose is to block vapors and moisture in the soil from getting into your crawl space.   Your house is made of materials that are porous, so the air in your …

Many homeowners wonder It is normal to have moisture in my crawl space? You might expect there to be a certain amount of moisture from humidity, flooding, or plumbing leaks within your crawl space, but is it normal for the crawl space to be damp?  Many people don’t realize that over half of the crawl space air makes its way into their living space. Having high humidity in your crawl space also makes the humidity in your home high. Crawl Space Humidity Affects Your Home Having the humidity at a reasonable level can improve indoor air quality. Keeping the humidity under control in your crawl space helps to lower the risk of bacteria, mold, virus, and other indoor air quality pollutants in your home. The stack effect will move the …