Beaufort, South Carolina
Free Crawlspace Estimate: 843-986-4805
Beaufort Sc, is one of the most beautiful places in the world to live. unfortunately with that beauty comes Humidity. Humidity creates many problems when it comes to Crawl Spaces. Moisture Problems, Fallen Insulation, Standing Water, Buckling, and Cupping Hardwood Floors, High Energy Bills, Foundation Issues, and Mold Problems. Unvented or encapsulated crawl spaces are different than vented crawl spaces in they are closed off from the outside, and completely insulated. Encapsulation is great for homes that are in wet climates because they are completely sealed off from the outside. Therefore encapsulation will create an insulated space that will protect pipes or HVAC systems from cold winters. The whole purpose of encapsulation is to keep moisture out year round, which can be helpful in South Carolina. Firstly, a crew will clear any debris or damage from the crawl space before covering the walls and floor with vapor barriers. A polyethylene sheeting vapor retarder or similar product will be laid on the walls and floor.It will be important that the vapor retarder is laid across the whole floor and is correctly fastened against the entire wall. Securing it with masonry screws or nails will help it to stay in place over time. This will provide a continuous liner to prevent moisture and natural gases from seeping through the ground into your crawl space. This will also kill any mold that tries to grow beneath the vapor retardant. After securing any seams or leaks in the of the vapor retarder, rigid foam will be installed around the walls to insulate the area. Usually contractors will use thermax or spray polyurethane foam as the rigid foam to cover the walls of your crawlspace. The ceiling will not need to be covered as it is not threatened by the outside air. Sealing your crawl space will be another great way of keeping moisture out from underneath your home; thus, preventing mold and insects from infiltrating your crawl space. A dehumidifier will be installed and will regulate the amount of humidity in your crawlspace. This job should be done by professionals, so give us, your local crawl space repair company a call and we’ll do the dirty work.
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