The encapsulation process utilizes special waterproofing, air-sealing and insulating products to eliminate the negative effects of damp crawl spaces.
Crawl space insulation is important. Without it, the living space above a crawl space will be uncomfortably cold in the winter. In the summer, a poorly insulated crawl space may be full of mold and musty odors that make their way upstairs.
Old-fashioned construction methods called for crawl spaces to be vented. A series of screened air vents in crawl space walls allowed exterior air to circulate inside the crawl space. To isolate the living space above the crawl space from exterior conditions, builders installed fiberglass batt insulation between the joists above the crawl space.
What homeowners learned after living with vented crawl spaces is that moisture in the crawl space inevitably causes a series of problems, including damp, damaged insulation, mold and rotted wood.
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Today building experts recommend that crawl space foundations be totally sealed or (in the parlance of building scientists) "encapsulated." Exterior air is kept out of the crawl space by sealing or eliminating wall vents (although a well-sealed access door can be provided). Instead of insulating the floor above the crawl space, rigid foam insulation is installed against crawl space walls.
Rigid foam insulation has ideal qualities for insulating crawl space (and basement) walls. It doesn't absorb moisture or support mold. Unlike fiberglass insulation, rigid foam won't compress, fall out of place or loose R-value once it's installed.
The sealing or encapsulation process, combined with proper crawl space insulation, can effectively transform a damp, dirty, moldy zone into a clean, conditioned area that has a positive impact on comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
To experience the benefits of crawl space insulation in your home, have your local Dr. Energy Saver dealer out to inspect the space. We'll offer thorough recommendations and complete work needed efficiently and effectively. Click below to get started!
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