CRAWLSPACE ENCAPSULATION
A healthy, safe, efficient home is achieved from below.
Encapsulation & Dehumidification
We offer an extensive range of crawlspace repair and conditioning services included in our Encapsulation Systems as needed that will help eliminate problems in the crawlspace that have an immense impact on the entire home. Such problems, including flooding or standing water; excessive humidity and moisture; inadequate ventilation; insufficient, damaged or missing insulation; poorly sealed or missing access door; clutter; debris; and unsanitary conditions can lead to much bigger, more expensive, and potentially dangerous problems.
Conditioned vs. Non-Conditioned Crawlspace
Non-Conditioned Crawlspace
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Mold
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Rot, Foundation, & Structural Damage
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Musty Odors
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Pests
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Buckling Floors
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Cold / Drafty Floors in Winter
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High Energy Bills
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Poor Indoor Air Quality
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Allergy & Respiratory Symptoms
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And More...
OUR Conditioned Crawlspace
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Inhibits Mold Growth
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Preserves and Strengthens Structural Integrity
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Eliminates Unpleasant Musty Smells
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Deters Pests
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Protects Flooring, Furniture, & Finished Materials
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Increased Comfort Inside the Home
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Savings on Energy Efficiency
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Cleaner, Safer Breathing Air
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Healthier Living Conditions
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And More...
ALL of our Encapsulation systems include these services and products:
Debris Removal & Disposal, and Site Prep
We are DEP registered for proper disposal of waste material. This gets rid of unnecessary and contaminated materials and clutter, clears the space, and creates a neat blank slate for a more efficient installation of a quality encapsulation system.
Mold Remediation or Sanitizing
Treating for mold and other bacteria, viruses, allergens, irritants, and contaminants is greatly beneficial for improving air quality and health.
Vent & Air Sealing
Sealing vents and around pipes, ducts, and any other penetrations to the outside helps to reduce conditions from entering the crawlspace.
Underlayment
A 6 mil poly liner is installed over the exposed dirt floor to add extra protection to the encapsulation system and material, and also allows for a cleaner installation of the finished reinforced liner. * A 25 mil dimpled drain matting can be installed as an upgraded underlayment for additional protection as well as assist with helping improve moisture & water management.
Reinforced Wall & Floor Liner
20 mil Cross-woven polyethylene material for maximum strength, durability, and lab tested for greater moisture & gas blocking properties than all other vapor barrier products. Bright white finish for a clean look. Secured and sealed over walls and around piers, and installed over floor with all seams overlapped and taped to create one continuous seal against moisture.
Dehumidifier
Industrial sized with components made to condition large spaces such as crawlspaces & basements. Collects moisture from the air to be drained and discharged out of the home, and outputs dry conditioned air into the space. Exceeds Department of Energy standards for efficiency & savings. Easy to use & control settings. Automatically tests, assesses, & conditions air. Used for optimal control of humidity & moisture levels, & backed with a 6 year manufacturer's warranty.
Other services and products that can be included with our Encapsulation systems as needed are:
Foundation Wall & Sill Joist Insulation
Rigid insulation board over the perimeter foundation walls creates the thermal boundary against the outside, helping to address the problem at the source, protect the components within the crawlspace, and allowing the crawlspace and living space to work in unison - making this the more effective and cost efficient insulation method.
Doors and Access Wells
Pressure treated frame, PVC panel door, and zinc plated hardware custom built to create a securely fit and easily accessible door.
Sump Pump Installation
A quality grade sump pump, complete with PVC discharge pipe and a check valve, installed in a proper basin underground sends water outside of the home. The basin is to be perforated in order to allow water to be collected, and must be wrapped with filter fabric and surrounded with gravel to help prevent buildup of sediment and clogging.
Perimeter Drains
A perimeter drain catches water underground and efficiently directs it to a sump pump to be discharged outside.
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Product Info
Woven Reinforced Vapor Barrier
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Cross-woven polyethylene material for maximum strength, durability, and lab tested for greater moisture and gas blocking properties than all other vapor barrier products
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Available in 20 mil thickness
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Bright white finish for clean look
Vapor Barrier Seam Tape
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Super adhesive to provide strong seal
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Thick material for high durability
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Bright white to match vapor barrier
Polyurethane Sealant
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High performance polyurethane sealant creates a flexible weather resistant seal
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Adheres to stone, masonry, ceramics, wood, steel, Kynar, aluminum, asphalt, building paper, BUR, concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl
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Meets/exceeds most VOC emissions requirements
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Creates better water and air seal on vapor barrier seams, and attachment to walls
Foundation Pins
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Permanently secures vapor barrier to foundation walls
Santa Fe Dehumidifiers
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Industrially sized with components made to condition large spaces such as crawlspaces and basements
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Exceeds Department of Energy standards for efficiency and savings
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Easy to use and control setting
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Automatically tests, assesses, and conditions air
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Used for optimal control of humidity and moisture levels
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6 Year manufacturer's warranty
Condensate Pump
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Collects and discharges water from dehumidifier
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Built in float switch