Crawl Space Waterproofing and Crawl Space Encapsulation

Dirt or crawl space floors inside the home transmit humidity, odors and radon gas. They may provide rodents and insects an easy path into the upper living portions of the home. The humidity and dampness that is inherent in a crawlspace may also cause structural damage to the wood framing, carpets, floors and walls. This environment is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, all of which present a real problem. The homeowner might consider pouring concrete over the wet crawlspace floor, but in a post construction setting, this is often unrealistic and impractical. The best method is to use proper crawl space encapsulation techniques using a crawl space vapor barrier and a drawl space dehumidifier.

Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawlspace waterproofing involves three things, keeping moisture from getting into the crawl space, keeping moisture in a crawl space from getting into your house, and keeping the air inside your crawlspace dry. The crawl space encapsulation process starts with placing a vapor barrier over the crawlspace floor and foundation keeping outside air out and crawl space dampness in.

Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

Unencapsulated crawl spaces can leak moisture and mold spores into your house, adversely affecting the health of your family and promoting the proliferation of mold. A crawl space vapor barrier is a physical shield placed around a crawl space to keep moisture from escaping into other parts of your home. Crawl space vapor barriers must cover the entire floor as well as the foundation in order to be effective.

Crawl Space Dehumidifier

Not only do you need to keep outside moisture from getting into your crawl space, but you also need to make sure the air inside stays dry. In order for crawl space encapsulation to be effective, the air needs to be moisture-free, because of this, a proper crawl space dehumidifier needs to be put in place

VaporBright™ is a 10 mil commercial grade vapor barrier used in applications that demand exceptional impact or puncture resistance, in addition to brute tear resistance. VaporBright's™ multi ply nylon weave and polymer laminate design will prevent any odors and gases from entering the home.

 

Dirt and mud are common in most homes and present unique problems to homeowners. Soil inside the home can produce humidity, odors, and radon gases. Damp, humid crawlspaces are a breading ground for mold and mildew, which can spread quickly throughout a home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"One third to one half of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage development of pollutants such as molds and bacteria, which can cause allergic reactions -- including asthma -- and spread infectious diseases." - Environment Protection Agency.

Dirt crawlspaces present a great problem to homeowners. They give rodents and insects an easy entrance into the upper levels of a home. Structural damage to the floorboards, walls, ceilings, and carpet can be caused as a result of the dampness and humidity of an open crawlspace. VaporBright™ provides the answer to all these problems instantly!

Our professional grade vapor barrier is an outstanding product to offer to your clients, because of its rugged durability, long-lasting protection, and clean, finished look. This white-on-white design will expand the size of the crawlspace and give your customers a flawless, bright finish.