Leveling the dirt floor will be an option or a necessity, depending on whether or not the homeowner wants to pour a concrete floor, a more expensive crawl space finishing solution. Professionals may recommend installing a drainage system along the perimeter of the crawl space walls and a sump pump to keep the ground beneath the liner dry. Just installing a vapor barrier most likely won't be enough, however. Overlapping the liners of the wall and the floor with a 10 to 90 mil puncture resistant liner, taping all the seams and fixing the barrier to the foundation walls with a termination bar is the typical encapsulation system used By EcoTreck. An encapsulation system usually sees a moisture/vapor barrier or "liner" installed up the walls of the crawl space and over the exposed earth floor. Encapsulating the whole crawl space is the best bet. To combat moisture in the crawl space, a vapor barrier or encapsulation system can be installed. Moisture and humidity in the crawl space is partially the result of water evaporating from the soil. It will also prevent the hardwood floors above from warping. Reducing moisture can put an end to any mustiness or unsavory smells emanating from the area. This step will help control mold growth, wood rot and insect infestation, which can also alleviate any rodent issues.
The elimination of moisture and reduction of humidity in the crawl space is crucial to a healthy home. Moisture Mitigation: Vapor Barriers and Encapsulation Solving the crawl space moisture issue is the first priority in a crawl space finishing project. Unfinished crawlspaces may cause moisture-related problems to the structure of the home and increase utility costs. The presence of insects may also draw rodents and other pests into the crawl space. It can reduce the indoor air quality of the living areas above the moisture can also attract wood-boring insects that destroy the wood sub-structure. It provides an environment for mold to thrive, mold that can eventually make its way up into the rest of the home. The excessive moisture in a crawl space poses a number of threats to the home. The crawl space like many unfinished basements tends to be quite humid. Unfortunately, an unfinished crawl space can also be quietly undermining the integrity of the home and life within it. A finished crawl space can result in a greener, healthier home.
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Why install an EcoTreck Crawl space system?Īn unfinished crawl space can present moisture issues, harbor mold and decrease a home's energy efficiency.
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