Crawl Spaces Shouldn't be Different Than Basements
If you wouldn't put a dirt floor in your basement why should you allow a dirt floor in your crawl space. The only good thing about a dirt floor is initially it will save you money, but over time it might end up costing you.
Vents Do More Harm Than Good
Vents let in hot air in the summer, cold air in the winter and they can even let water in too. All of these are what causes your utility bills to be more expensive, the water can cause wood rot and mold and no one wants to deal with those issues.
Plastic Liners Should be a Thing of the Past
It has always been popular to to lay down thin, plastic liner on crawl space floors. It has even been allowed by the building code to cut the venting down in the crawl space. Plastic liner however is thin and usually won't last long.
Concrete Floors in a Crawl Space
Concrete will last and won't get ruined when someone walks on it. Concrete however, doesn't allow water from the walls or floor to drain to the sump. Concrete actually will allow the water vapor to go right through it if it's a thin layer. It's best to still get a vapor barrier installed to help with the moisture problems.
Keeping Those Energy Bills Down
Fiberglass insulation is the most common type of insulation to put in homes including in the basement/crawl space. Fiberglass is organic and not waterproof which makes it a great material for mold to grow on. Crawl spaces and basements are usually very damp and when fiberglass insulation gets wet it will fall down and make a mess. SilverGlo insulation is inorganic and waterproof. The material works to reflect heat back into the crawl space as well keeping it warmer in the winter months.
Drainage Matting Installed
Drainage matting works to direct water to the sump pump. A lot of times water would enter the space and then not be able to get where it needs to go. This black matting is the solution.
Every Part of the Crawl Space Gets Encapsulated
Our team of experts makes sure to encapsulate the entire crawl space. We wrap all the pillars and makes sure from the floor joists all the way down across the floor is complete covered in vapor barrier.
CleanSpace is the Best Solution to Fix a Crawl Space
CleanSpace is durable and will last you for the entire length of your home. It can be walked on, have belongings stored on it and won't come falling down. The system is attached to the floor joists and covers the entire area. Have peace of mind with CleanSpace. It will keep your basement dry, brightens it up and can reduce energy costs in your home.
