Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawlspace Insulation Prevents Cold Floors in Cheboygan, MI

This crawl space was cold and likewise, the floors on the main level of the home were cold and no fun to walk on in the winter. The homeowner wanted to know how she could make those cold floors warm again in the winter. We helped her out with some SilverGlo wall insulation and TerraBlock insulation on the floor. We also added some vent covers to close the crawl space off, helping to keep warm air in and cold air out.

Cold Crawl Space Means Cold Floors

This crawl space has no insulation whatsoever making it susceptible to the cold weather. Often fiberglass insulation is placed between the joists to help but in most cases it's highly inefficient and can be food for mold in wet spaces. This homeowner needed a dependable insulation method.

Air Seepage Common Around Sill Plates

When insulating a crawl space, its common for openings to exist around sill plates. Preventing cold air and water vapor from entering the space will hep keep the crawl space warmer and dryer.

TerraBlock Insulation Adds R-Value

TerraBlock insulation is placed on the ground. It's a 3/4" flexible foam insulation. On both sides, there is a vapor barrier to protect the crawl space. It's also puncture resistant to help provide continuous protection.

Crawl Space Vents Are Covered

Many people use plywood to cover doors or vents. These wood doors will rot and are not efficient in sealing air out. Our CleanSpace Vent seal the air out, insulate the space, and they look amazing.

Everlast Door Creates Air Tight Access Point

The Everlast door creates an air tight seal to provide easy access while preventing harmful water vapors from entering the space.

Spray Foam Insulation Fills All Gaps

Around openings where vents or doors around crawl spaces are present, air and moisture is likely to seep in. We spray foam these areas between the thermal insulation and openings to ensure that the crawl space is closed off completely.

Rim Joists and Sill Plats Spray Foamed

One of the areas most susceptible to air leaking in is around rim joists and sill plates. We spray foam these areas to effectively seal all of these openings.

Insulated Crawl Space Is Warm And Bright

The insulated crawl space now reflects heat much better and makes the floors above much warmer. The space is also brighter and a lot less intimidating. SilverGlo foam insulation on the walls creates a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into the crawl space.