Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawl space encapsulationYour crawl space may be out of sight. But it plays a critical role in our home’s comfort, air quality, and structural health. At AAA Solid Foundation, we offer professional crawl space encapsulation services designed to seal out moisture, prevent mold growth, and protect your foundation from long-term damage. More involves sealing the crawl space with a heavy-duty moisture barrier.

This helps to protect your home and foundation against moisture, mold, and energy loss. It turns the crawl space into a controlled environment.

The process involved installing a vapour barrier. The barrier is lightweight, highly flexible, and easy to handle. Yet, it offers unmatched tear and puncture resistance in the most demanding applications. Uniquely constructed, alloyed polyethylene membranes with the greatest tensile strength-to-weight ratio available.

The barrier is anchored in various place and sheets and joints are addressed with waterproof tape.

Depending on the needs of the crawl space, we may use insulation boards, spray foam insulation and dehumidifiers.

Crawl space encapsulationYour crawl space may be out of sight. But it plays a critical role in our home’s comfort, air quality, and structural health. At AAA Solid Foundation, we offer professional crawl space encapsulation services designed to seal out moisture, prevent mold growth, and protect your foundation from long-term damage. More is important for preventing moisture-related issues, improving air quality, and enhancing energy efficiency in your home. It helps in preventing mold growth, wood rot, and pest infestations.

Manufactured for long-term durability. It maintains its strength and flexibility even in very cold conditions. When used as a liner in crawl space applications, the material can last for a very long time. Even decades.  As it is not exposed to sunlight.

The main purpose it to prevent moisture in the crawl space. Moisture can cause exposed wood to rot. But there are also health benefits. By preventing mold and keeping insects and rodents out.

Encapsulation also helps create a controlled environment. Helping maintain consistent temperatures and reducing the strain on heating and cooling (HVACHVAC refers to the systems and technology used to control the temperature, humidity, and air quality in buildings. HVAC systems are essential for providing comfort and maintaining healthy indoor air in homes, offices, and other structures.HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. More) systems.

Yes, it can be. Depending on your skill level, available tools and the complexity of your crawl space. If you haven’t had any moisture issues to date, you may attempt the process. 

However, if you have moisture issues, you probably want to hire a professional. As well as if there is any mold present, it may need to be professionally removed before adding the vapour barrier.

Check with your insurance provider if you have existing or past issues.

Yes, regular inspection for leaks or damage to the vapor barrier. As well as monitoring humidity levels. If a dehumidifier is required, ensuring any installed dehumidifiers are functioning correctly are essential maintenance steps.

Any tears or damage to the vapour barrier should be repaired to maintain the protection.

The cost will vary. Variables include:

• the size of your crawl space,
• access to the crawl space
• how much material is required
• if any excavation or removal of material is required
• If there is any mold present, or foundation cracks or leaks

We can provide a free quote.

Yes and no. 

Depending on the age of you home and if you have had no issues (water infiltration, mold, etc.). Then you may not require the work.

However, encapsulation can be beneficial for any home with a crawl space. It can be a preventative measure and help with the resale of the home.