Professional Crawl Space Encapsulation in Cumberland, RI

During your encapsulation service, we will:

• Air seal all openings to exterior and living spaces when appropriate
• Install wall and floor liners without putting hundreds of holes in your foundation walls
• Install sump pumps and dehumidifiers when necessary

The Advantages of an Encapsulated Crawl Space:

In our experience, a traditional crawl space is a leading source of mold in homes, which causes poor indoor air quality and health concerns such as asthma and allergies. With no barrier between you and the crawl space, odors, moisture, and mold spores get drawn into your living area. Fortunately, our encapsulation services lead to:

• Better Indoor Air: Traditional crawl spaces are damp areas that promote mold growth. This drastically declines the indoor air quality of the home. Encapsulation eliminates the path for mold, bacteria, and pests that negatively impact your air quality.
• Protection of Property: A professionally encapsulated crawl space helps preserve the structure of your home. By controlling ground moisture and removing excessive humidity from the air, we improve air quality in the crawl space, improve air quality in the home above, as well as prevent mold, rot, and other potential structural damage.
• Energy Savings: According to the Advanced Energy Study, homeowners can reduce energy bills by up to 15% by encapsulating their crawl space. Encapsulated crawl spaces control air leakage and save money on heating and cooling. Heating and cooling systems and ducts in homes with encapsulated crawl spaces also perform more efficiently.

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Traditional Crawl Space Issues

A traditional or conditioned crawl space uses vapor barriers to protect the inside of the space. Black plastic seals the entire crawl space floor, walls, and joists. The vents aren’t covered up, so putting a dehumidifier in the space isn’t necessary. This breeds moisture. Several issues occur in homes with traditional crawl spaces, making them inferior to encapsulated ones. These include:

• High humidity that causes mold growth
• Open air and vapor flow that leads to elevated moisture and energy consumption issues
• The presence of dirt and moisture that makes the space more susceptible to pests
• Building materials such as joists and flooring that are impacted by moisture over time
• Downspouts that are not directed away from the home
• Musty odors in the home due to mold
• The presence of excess moisture due to temperature differences

Contact Green Home Solutions to request a quote on your crawl space encapsulation services. We also offer mold testing and removal for your home or commercial property.