Crawl Space Encapsulation

Encapsulated crawl space with white vapor barrier

Crawl spaces are the most neglected part of the home. Because they're not the most desirable place to go water and humidity can cause problems such as wood rot, fungal growth and foundation cracks. We can assess the amount of wood rot and address the cause. If wood repair is necessary like band sill, joist girder and subfloor replacement we are happy to help with repairs.

If your crawl space is encapsulated, it means that you have gone through the process of completely sealing the entire crawl space in white plastic. When you choose encapsulation, you are required to install a dehumidifier and a sump pump, as the purpose of crawl space encapsulation is to reduce the moisture that can build up inside the crawl space. This will all help to reduce the risks of mold, and it makes for far cleaner air, too. When you go for crawl space encapsulation, you have 100% of the ground covered in a white plastic with all junctions and seams wholly sealed.

Encapsulation Benefits

There are plenty of benefits to crawl space encapsulation, and these include:

Better air quality. Crawl spaces need to be clean because you share up to 60% of the air you breathe with the crawl space. Fresh air is better for your lungs.
Save money on your energy bill with crawl space encapsulation – up to 20% in fact! Conditioned crawl spaces can save you much more energy than you think.
Humidity is reduced, decreasing the risk of mold.

Natural elements such as hot or cold winds, condensation and moisture buildup are oftentimes out of our control. Florida weather can include wet and humid days, which isn't helpful to a crawl space you're trying to keep dry.

But crawl space encapsulation allows you to battle the elements and fortify your home with long-lasting products. The investment of encapsulation often pays off in the long run.

Prevents mold - without mold in the crawl space, the air is clean, respiratory and allergy issues are kept at bay and mold remediation costs are eliminated
Protects wood - by keeping moisture out of a crawl space, the risk of wood rot and sagging joists is gone
Adds property value - should you sell your home, a house with a crawl space encapsulation is worth more
Protects the environment - to do your part in producing clean air, your steps to clean your crawl space won't just benefit your household, but your neighbors too.