Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawlspace Encapsulation Benefits In Alpena, Michigan

Many homeowners want to improve the places that they look at most...maybe a new bedroom or plant some new plants out front to make the neighbors jealous. However, crawlspaces are often overlooked simply because nobody likes looking at them. Improper crawlspace encapsulation can have many negative effects such as molding, dust mites causing allergies, foundation failure, and high energy bills. At Ayers, we recommend a full crawlspace encapsulation system to combat these issues.

A Poor Crawlspace

With little vapor barrier in place, as well as the lack of a dehumidifier, this crawlspace is unhealthy and losing money.

Dirt Is Not A Good Barrier

Temperatures and humidity transfer easily with the lack of separation that dirt provides the home.

Standing Water

Due to the missing pieces of the crawlspace, standing water is visible

High Humidity Levels

Without the proper vapor barriers, high relative humidity can cause mold and agitate those with allergies. A normal space would have around 40-50% relative humidity...as opposed to 78.3% in this particular crawlspace.

CleanSpace Encapsulation

CleanSpace will help to reduce any water rising up from the ground and will also help to further insulate the space.

Sump Pump Upgrade

We recommend both an upgraded, high quality sump pump as well as a dehumidifier to eliminate any water from becoming an issues in your home's crawlspace.