Crawl space encapsulation is the process of lining a heavy-duty moisture and vapor barrier to the floor, walls and footings of your crawl space. Our professional team will eliminate any water intrusion first and may recommend a crawl space dehumidifier after encapsulation to help regulate humidity and moisture in your San Francisco home, but that will depend on your situation.
Excess moisture in the crawl space of your home can have devastating effects. If left untreated, it can cause significant damage to the foundation of your home, leading to complete foundation failure. Additionally, excess moisture is a breeding ground for harmful mold and mildew, which can cause significant health problems to everyone in the home. Keep your Bay Area California home safe and healthy with crawl space encapsulation from Foundation Strategies and Construction. Call today for an appointment!
Signs your home has crawl space issues:At Foundation Strategies, we deliver superior crawl space encapsulation solutions to prevent moisture intrusion. Our team of trained and experienced professionals use the highest quality products from industry-leading manufacturer, Grip-Tite.
A properly encapsulated crawl space will improve your home’s overall indoor air quality, comfort, and energy efficiency. Studies have shown sealing and encapsulating your crawl space can save upwards of 14% on their energy bill, provide eligibility for a tax credit, eliminate future structural issues and pest infestations. This makes encapsulation not only an excellent upgrade but an excellent investment as well.
You can read in-depth information provided by Energy Star here. This includes a wealth of information about sealing, insulating, moisture zones and much more. (Provided by U.S. Dept. of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, National Association of Home Builders and more.)
Once you’ve identified that you need crawl space encapsulation, you may begin to stress out. Don’t worry! Our team will be quick and professional. And if you’re someone who prefer to be informed about what’s going on in your house, the steps to encapsulating your crawl space are easy to follow. The first step to crawl space encapsulation is to clean the crawl space. Next, we will identify and fix any crawl space issues. Once that’s done, we will install a vapor barrier; a sheet made of thick polyethylene plastic. This vapor barrier is what protects your crawl space from moisture and pests. Afterwards, our team will seal off vents and openings and add insulation, as needed. Once our crew cleans up their materials, you can enjoy your newly encapsulated crawl space!
At Foundation Strategies, our certified specialists provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to crawl space problems of all types. Our company provides free, no-obligation crawl space encapsulation estimates in San Francisco and the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Gilroy, Santa Clara, and the entire Bay Area. Call us today to schedule an inspection and receive a free quote on your crawl space encapsulation needs.
