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Crawlspace Insulation upgrade

Nothing changes thermal dynamics like a replacement of old school fiberglass, to closed cell spray foam. FEMA recognizes this product as the only acceptable choice in flood prone areas.

fiberglass crawl space insulation

What's in your Crawl Space?

  • Reduce rodent and insect penetration, Spray Foam insulation fills holes and cracks
  • Reduce the exposure of mold and mildew, Spray Foam insulation has excellent moisture control properties
  • No more cold or buckled hardwood floors, Spray Foam insulation creates an air barrier & moisture barrier & thermal barrier all in one product.
  • No more falling insulation, Spray Foam creates a rigid shape and structure to ensure lasting properties
  • No more sweating ducts, Spray Foam reduces dew point problems

FEMA Technical Bulletin 2-93²
• “Closed-Cell” is the only type of insulation
classified as an “acceptable flood-resistant material”
by FEMA.
• “Flood-resistant material” is defined as any
building material capable of withstanding direct
and prolonged contact with floodwaters without
sustaining significant damage.
• Batt or blanket insulation types and all other
insulation types are classified as “unacceptable”.
2Fema Technical Bulletin 2-93 “Flood-Resistant Materials Requirements
for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with
the National Flood Insurance Program.

 

Cure for the common Crawl™

 

What is crawl space encapsulation?

Crawl space encapsulation is a generic term used to describe a crawl space that is protected from moisture by using a crawl space vapor barrier on the floor and walls. There are different ways to accomplish this as well as different results depending on the "system" you purchase. If you hire a company or franchise to finish your crawl space make sure you get the most for your money. Encapsulation alone will help reduce moisture and improve the environment of the crawl space but there are other components to consider like; the quality of the crawl space vapor barrier, how to close the foundation vents permanently, crawl space insulation, sealing the crawl space vapor barrier to the foundation wall, conditioning the crawl space, crawl space moisture control and lowering the homes energy costs.


What is crawl space encapsulation?
Crawl space encapsulation is a generic term used to describe a crawl space that is protected from moisture by using a crawl space vapor barrier on the floor and walls. There are different ways to accomplish this as well as different results depending on the "system" you purchase. If you hire a company or franchise to finish your crawl space make sure you get the most for your money. Encapsulation alone will help reduce moisture and improve the environment of the crawl space but there are other components to consider like; the quality of the crawl space vapor barrier, how to close the foundation vents permanently, crawl space insulation, sealing the crawl space vapor barrier to the foundation wall, conditioning the crawl space, crawl space moisture control and lowering the homes energy costs.

The worst thought for under a home in Eastern PA or Western NJ is a dirty, vented, or unconditioned concrete crawl space. The earth has very high humidity level in the soil.

There are three areas of concern that typically destroy building materials (wood in particular): water, temperature, and ultraviolet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most important because it is the most destructive.

This water vapor moves easily into the crawl space from outside, where it is pulled upwards into the home environment.

A place where mold thrives and spreads by producing millions of airborne spores - a rare few of which are even toxic - and heating and cooling costs are higher, especially if you have a vented dirt crawl space. Damp environments are not only unhealthy but can be destructive as well.

Insects and critters of all kinds (including mice and termites) thrive in damp environments and wet materials. Structural damage caused by rot and decay occur in damp environments.

Insects and critters of all kinds (including mice and termites) thrive in damp environments and wet materials. Termites are perhaps the worst of the pests because of the damage they can cause without any indication of their presence. According to the most reliable termite facts,  moisture is one of the four major conditions that termites require  in order to thrive. Structural damage can even be caused by damp environments alone -without the help of termites - if rot and decay  have spread through enough of the supports.   

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