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For years, houses were built with open crawlspaces vented to the hot humid Midway weather conditions and with no vapor barrier protection other than by a thin unsecured sheet of plastic. However, modern building practices have shown that these vented crawl spaces can create more problems than expected: poor indoor air quality, increased allergies, and sensitivities to mold and mildew, rot and decay of essential structural elements, more insects and pests, and lower energy efficiency due to damp, ineffective insulation. You can consider your crawl space an ‘invisible’ room under your house, in that it very often conceals many moisture-related problems since it is seldom entered.
Because crawl space encapsulation is very involved, meaning numerous factors are taken into one whole, encapsulating a crawl space is best left to experts like Tony Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning. What follows is what you will get from crawl space experts:
Debris removal from the crawl space
It is impossible to begin encapsulation without first clearing the crawl space of all debris. Several items may need to be cleaned out due to moisture damage before the repairs can begin. Besides moldy insulation and rotten wood, for example, mold on support beams and walls would also have to be removed, as would animal remains. This not only prepares the space for waterproofing but immediately makes it a healthier space.
Regrade the Soil and Install Drainage
Following debris removal, regrading of soil floors is normally carried out in Midway crawl spaces to allow water to drain through the grade changes quickly towards the edges of the foundation. Installation of the crawl space drainage system that will collect the groundwater and divert it for long-term protection normally follows.
Sump Pump Installation and Sealing Open Vents
Once the drainage installation has been completed, one can have additional protection from water pressure with the help of a sump pump. It works quite well whether there is a drainage system or not. Sealing open vents would be another important task, since these types of vents let outside humidity into your foundation.
Insulate Walls, Install Vapor Barrier, and Dehumidify
The final steps involve wall insulation to maintain temperature and reduce humidity. This is followed by the installation of a 20-mil thick vapor barrier, which will cover the entire crawl space, blocking groundwater and outside humidity. And finally, a high-performance dehumidifier is installed to ensure continuous moisture control and protection from water vapor.
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Encapsulation is very crucial in most of the homes around Midway, Florida, as sometimes in their lives, owners have to face above-average rainfall and above-average humidity levels. With such high levels of moisture, crawl spaces are sure to be more prone to problems like mold or wood rot. That is why encapsulation is worth it, for it not only saves your home from structural damage but also enhances one’s health by preventing mold growth, pest infestation, or stale odors. In simple terms, encapsulation means an improvement in the quality of life on all fronts.
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