Advantages of a Crawl Space Encapsulation System
Many people may not be aware of how much an excess amount of moisture in a vented, dirt-floored crawl space can damage insulation while also causing severe mold problems. To keep your home in good condition all year long, consider working with a crawl space repair professional to obtain a thorough encapsulation system. Your available crawl space encapsulation solutions may include a vapor barrier, insulation product, drainage mat, vents, and dehumidifiers. To save more time and money in the long run, allow the professionals at NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair to help you determine which system is best for your crawl space.
NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair genuinely cares about helping homeowners maintain the integrity of their home with expert waterproofing and foundation repair services. With experience of over 30 years, residents can trust our team and have peace of mind knowing their home is in great hands.
Here are a few of the ways a professionally installed encapsulation system can help keep your crawl space in great condition.
1. Save Energy
When there is more moisture accumulation in your home, it raises the humidity levels making it warmer or colder than it needs to be. Due to the elevated humidity levels, you may find yourself leaving your air conditioner or furnace on for longer, which causes them to work harder as well. With a professionally installed crawl space encapsulation system, you won’t be exhausting your HVAC system or furnace, which will allow you to save more on energy.
2. Reduce Moisture
It’s inevitable for moisture to seep into your home through the walls and dirt floor beneath your home as well, especially if you don’t already have an encapsulation system implemented into your crawl space. As these spaces are often dark and moist, this encourages mold and mildew growth. With a crawl space encapsulation system, this will prevent moisture from wreaking havoc on your home’s foundation by wood rot, producing rust on metal pipes, as well as damaging the drywalls.
3. Prevent Electrical Hazards
As it’s common knowledge that water and electricity don’t mix, any moisture in your crawl space can be a hazard as too much of it can affect the electrical wires. When there is moisture leakages in a crawl space, it increases the likelihood of electrical shorts, rusted wires, electrocution, and fires to take place. To ensure that these events do not occur, keep your crawl space dry with a professionally installed encapsulation system.
4. Keeps Plumbing in Good Condition
In most crawl spaces, there are a number of pipes that connect to your water and sewer system. When moisture builds up over time on these pipes, it causes them to rust and wear down more quickly, which can lead to it breaking and causing even more damage to your home’s foundation. As this is more common in older homes, be sure to have your crawl space checked by a professional sooner rather than later.
5. Protect Your Home Foundation
When there is an overabundance of moisture in your crawl space, your home’s foundation is more prone to wood rot. Avoid any structural damage and large repair costs with an encapsulation system that will keep your space dry and your foundation intact. If you aren’t sure which encapsulation system will work best for your home, allow NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair to help you determine whether a moisture barrier, insulation, vents, drainage mats, or a dehumidifier installation is right for you.
Choose Expert Crawl Space Encapsulation Installation Services
At NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we have the years of experience to efficiently evaluate your crawl space and implement a very thorough encapsulation system, to help you sustain a strong foundation and maintain a dry crawl space throughout each season. Keep your home free of excess moisture with professional crawl space repair services.
Contact NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair at 1-703-690-3889, or 1-703-690-3889, and receive a free quote to install an encapsulation system in your crawl space!
