Charlotte, NC Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

Charlotte was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the entire United States between 2004-2014 with 888,000 new residents making Charlotte, North Carolina, the most populous city in the entire state. Charlotte has many exciting attractions including, the Narroway Theatre, the Nascar Hall of Fame, and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. These attractions are what makes it a very popular place to live in.

A serious problem that residents of the Charlotte, NC area face are crawl space issues. At Fresh Air, it’s our job to make sure that your musty crawlspace is transformed into a cleaner, drier, healthier, and more energy-efficient space.

Our crawl space vapor barrier services are available in Charlotte and nearby. For a vapor barrier quote, call or e-mail us today!

Why Install a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?

Many of the crawl space calls we receive report one or more of these symptoms:

• Frozen water lines
• Living areas feel damp and musty
• Rooms are difficult to keep comfortable

For more reasons why you need vapor barrier in yoru crawlspace, read this article. If your Charlotte area home has any of these symptoms, it’s a good idea to schedule a vapor barrier appointment.

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Steps to Installing A Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

• Install Airtight Covers: Sealing your crawl space doors and vents stops the cycle of cold, humidity and moisture entering from the outside air. Covers, however, do not stop water from entering your crawlspace.
• Remove Any Water Sources: Once the covers are on, remove any sources of water in your crawl space by installing a crawl space drain. This eliminates flooding water from your crawl space, but moisture can still enter directly through the concrete and floor in the form of water vapor.
• Encapsulate: To stop moisture from passing through your floors and walls, a crawl space vapor barrier should be installed.
• Install A Dehumidifier: Installing an energy-efficient, self-draining crawl space dehumidifier will keep your space dry. This ensures that your crawl space is protected from mold, dust mites, and mildew damage.

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Benefits of Installing a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier System:

• Better control in room temperature: The moisture in your crawl space can affect the temperature in your home. The moisture in your crawl space absorbs all the warmth from your house, or it keeps it from escaping. Utilizing a vapor barrier system helps to seals these spaces, helping you control the temperature in your home.
• Prevents mold: Dampness and moisture in your crawl space create the ideal environment for mold growth. Having a crawl space vapor barrier system helps to reduce the chance of mold growth.
• Energy-saving: As high moisture levels in crawl spaces change the temperature inside your home, your electricity bills rise because more electricity is being used to keep the temperature even. Installing a crawl space vapor barrier system will act as a sealant by controlling the moisture levels, making your home more energy-efficient, and lowering your energy costs.
• Protecting the pipes: A crawl space vapor barrier system can prolong the life of your pipes. If there is moisture in your crawl space and gets to your pipes, they’ll likely start rusting and break. Installing a vapor barrier system keeps your pipes dry – which means fewer repair costs to have to worry about.

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About The Fresh Air Technologies

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