Moisture Issues
If you don't treat the moisture issues properly, it might lead to mold growth. Whereas, professionals will use special methods to dry out the whole area.
Insulating your crawl space is a great way to make your home energy efficient. It can help to keep your floors warmer in winter and cooler during summer. This will enable you to have lower heating or cooling costs. With an insulated, more temperature-controlled crawl space, you can reduce moisture, potential mold growth, and additional health issues that might result.
There are various ways to insulate your crawl space. To identify the best insulation option for your crawl space and effective installation, rely on the DryWorx professionals. Call or contact us online to reach a DryWorx crawl space insulation expert.
980-737-7727Your crawl space can be a tight, cramped area that must be prepared adequately for crawl space insulation. Steps in our prep process include:
Crawl space insulation often requires a professional's help. As professionals have the necessary skills and equipment to insulate your crawl space effectively. However, the process follows:
Choose insulation material: Based on your climate, moisture issues and foundation type the insulation material varies. Some popular materials include fiberglass batt insulation. blown in cellulose, rigid foam board insulation, and closed cell spray foam insulation.
Remove old insulation (if there is any): Make sure to dispose of the old insulation properly. Especially if it has any mold or damage.
Dry out the whole area: Any moisture issues need to be addressed to avoid any mold growth in the future. If dehumidification is needed our professionals do that as well.
Seal all air leaks: Sealing air leaks is one of the tricky and important parts. Look for any cracks or gaps in the crawl space and seal them. Sealing the crawl space will allow you to save energy.
Install a barrier: Installing a plastic vapor barrier will prevent ground moisture from damaging your crawl space. Usually, polyethylene plastic sheeting is a great option for a plastic vapor barrier.
Install the insulation correctly: After following all the steps above it's important to install the insulation correctly. This depends a lot on the crawl space type whether it's correctly vented or not. Complete coverage is needed to ensure effective insulation.
DIY crawl space insulation is never recommended. Professional expertise and assistance should be your preferred methods, and DryWorx is the name in North Carolina to trust. Crawl spaces can be congested space that are difficult to maneuver and require specialized insulation equipment and methods. Effective, professional installation of crawl space insulation help prevent the following:
If you don't treat the moisture issues properly, it might lead to mold growth. Whereas, professionals will use special methods to dry out the whole area.
If you have an uneven crawl space surface them rigid foam board will be a better option for you. But it's difficult to install.
A professional will ensure proper ventilation to prevent all moisture issues along with structural issues.
As professionals have the necessary expertise, skills, and equipment they can do effective insulation avoiding costly mistakes.
DryWorx is dedicated to keeping your crawl space, basement, and foundation dry and leak-free. Our licensed, insured experts bring years of experience and knowledge for effective crawl space, basement, or foundation solutions. We carry a 5/5-star review rating. Let us assist you in If you are from Denver, Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, and more Greater Charlotte cities. Call or contact us online to consult with a DryWorx crawl space insulation specialist.
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