Crawl space encapsulation
Protect the health of your family and the structural integrity of your home. Keep moisture out, mold at bay, improve air quality and save energy costs.
Customer testimonials
Don't take our word for it. Hear what our customers think about our service.
what is crawl space encapsulation?
Why Do i Need crawl Space Encapsulation?
moisture control
Crawl space encapsulation involves covering the crawl space floor and walls with a vapor barrier. We use high-quality 8-12 ml reinforced vapor barriers. This barrier helps prevent moisture from the ground entering the crawlspace. Excess moisture can cause mold growth and structural damage.
mold prevention
At NoMoldWNC, we find that over half of the mold problems we see originate in crawl spaces due to moisture intrusion through the foundation walls. This creates chronically high moisture levels, and an environment where mold growth is going to happen – no ifs, ands, or buts.
.svg){kind=icon}
energy efficiency
Crawl space encapsulation significantly improves the energy efficiency of a home or building. It keeps the cool, moist air out of the inhabited parts of the property and the warm, conditioned air you've paid for, inside the property.
pests & Rodent prevention
Chronically high moisture levels in your crawl space can create an environment that not only fosters mold growth, but encourages pests and rodents which can lead to further issues. Crawl space encapsulation prevents this environment from ocurring and therefore the pets and/or rodents that enjoy such environments.
mitigate future risks
Crawl space encapsulation mitigates against a whole host of risks - not just mold growth, further mold contamination in the rest of the house, pest or rodent infestations and energy inefficiencies - but also - it prevents structural damage to your property. It prevents wood rot and water damage to other building materials.
add value to your property
Home builders now understand the need to control the conditions beneath the home, since they directly impact the living area. It adds value today by protecting your family's health, the condition of your home and your finances in energy costs, and, in the future, by providing something prospective buyers increasingly expect. Encapsulating your crawl space is not an expense, it's an investment.
crawl space encapsulation stops the spread of mold
Stop moisture, stop mold
At NoMoldWNC, we find that over half of the mold problems we see originate in crawl spaces due to moisture intrusion through the foundation walls and/or mold spores being pumped into the property via the HVAC system. This creates chronically high moisture levels, and an environment where mold growth is going to happen – no ifs, buts, or maybes.
prevent structural damage
Chronically high moisture levels can also cause a host of other problems. Moisture and mold can damage virtually all building materials, cause things like wood rot, and even attract pests, especially rodents.
what's included in the NoMoldWNC crawl space encapsulation?
We cover the crawl space floor and walls with a reinforced 8-12ml polyethylene vapor barrier to prevent moisture from the ground entering the crawlspace.
In order to ensure low humidity, we seal off vents in the crawl space. This prevents outside air, which may be humid, from entering the crawl space.
We install commercial-grade permanent dehumidifiers specifically designed for crawl spaces. They drain to the outside – no emptying water tanks.
The encapsulation regulates temperature in the crawl space. Mold thrives in warmth and high humidity - a less hospitable environment for mold growth.
Installing insulation is best practice for crawl space encapsulation. Proper insulation helps maintain stable temperatures and further reduces the risk of condensation, which can contribute to mold growth.
While encapsulation is effective in preventing moisture-related issues, it's important to conduct regular inspections. We can offer post-encapsulation inspections to ensure ongoing integrity.
We offer WiFi enabled remote humidity monitors, which alert you if the humidity goes about a preset limit, possibly due to problems with the dehumidifier functioning.
There will obviously be a lot of contaminated and/or waste materials at the conclusion of the job. We will removal all of this from your property, so the job is completely done.
options for all Circumstances & Budgets
.svg){kind=icon}
Standard Vapor Barriers
This solution is an effective, light-touch modification for crawl spaces which already have ventilation. This barrier is perfect in dry environments where microbial growth has not been introduced into the crawlspace, moisture intrusion is not an issue, and humidity is not at problematic levels. This solution allows existing fiberglass insulation to remain in the flooring and foundation vents open to the outdoors.
Enhanced Vapor Barriers
Enhanced vapor barriers are used where humidity and moisture levels have become problematic but microbial growth has not yet occurred. This situation represents the risk of imminent structural damage and microbial growth. This solution creates a closed crawl space where the foundation vents are closed to the outside and a dehumidifier is installed to condition the air in the crawlspace.
Fully Insulated Encapsulation
This solution is best practice where microbial growth accompanies moisture and humidity problems. This 'closed environment' is the only solution that necessitates the removal of contaminated materials. Foam insulation is used as a replacement, covered by the new vapor barrier, to keep the crawl space insulated. The vents are closed to outside air, and a dehumidifier is installed to condition the air.