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Rodent infestationĪ severe rodent infestation can be cause for removal and replacement of your home’s vapor barrier. Small rips and other intrusions can sometimes be patched, but beyond small spots of exposed soil, we recommend installing a new black 6mm vapor barrier throughout the crawl space. Any rips or tears will reduce effectiveness, and potentially leave your home and family at risk. In order for your vapor barrier to perform at its best, it is necessary for it to achieve 100% soil coverage. If your home has a clear vapor barrier, consider replacing it with a black 6mm one. Through research and testing, top experts have determined clear plastic is not optimal, as it exposes the soil to sunlight and can be conducive for plant growth under your home.
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#VAPOR BARRIER INSTALLATION INSTALL#
Years ago, builders used to install clear plastic under homes and other structures as protection. There are, however, a few reasons that may require replacement of an existing vapor barrier. The plastic under your home serves multiple purposes and has many benefits. Why would the vapor barrier need to be replaced? Many respiratory issues in children can be directly linked to the air that is being breathed in the home, so the importance of ensuring a properly installed sanitary vapor barrier can’t be overstated. As 40% of the air circulating through your home is pulled from the crawl space, a clean vapor barrier will help maintain healthy air for your family to breathe. Our team of professionals at CrawlSpace Care can work with your home’s foundation to provide you with a safe, dry crawl space for years to come.Do I really need a vapor barrier in the crawl space?ĭon’t neglect the under portion of your house! If protecting your home and family is a priority, then a black 6mm vapor barrier achieving 100% soil coverage is absolutely necessary in your crawl space.Ī vapor barrier protects a structure from moisture damage, mold, insect and rodent infestation, harmful gases (like methane and radon), and increases energy efficiency. Install a Vapor Barrier Today!Ī quality plastic barrier installation will provide you with worry-free protection for years.
#VAPOR BARRIER INSTALLATION FULL#
If you would like full coverage, we offer a Crawl Space Encapsulation System. With vapor barrier-only service, there is full coverage on the floor but not on walls. Install 12-20 mil fiberglass reinforced vapor barrier, staked down and taped at all seams.Treat soil with product Bacazap to prevent musty odors.Here’s how we install vapor and moisture barriers: If there’s an area in your crawl space that can’t be easily dried by moving air, then moisture seepage will need to be prevented. Condensation controls are the main reason for a vapor barrier.Īlong with a full Crawl Space Encapsulation System, vapor barriers allow for a controlled environment where Moisture Levels remain low and the temperature is stabilized keeping your home air quality at healthy levels and saving up to 18% and Heating & Cooling costs! When Should You Use a Vapor Barrier?Īny home with a crawlspace should have a quality vapor barrier, as required by Virginia building regulations. Moisture is trapped under the foundation blocks of the structure of your home. If the moisture level is low, moisture won’t cling or attach itself to concrete foundation blocks and the understructure of the home. In your crawlspace, a barrier will prevent moisture from seeping up from the ground. Vapor barriers are a great, basic starting point for households who don’t have severe problems. In the event that the temperature is low enough, frost will form as the water vapor freezes to the surface.Īt Crawlspace Care, we know the potential damage this can cause to your home, that is why we offer Vapor Barriers. If you’ve ever found your windshield covered with water early in the morning, that’s condensation. As the air cools, that moisture or water vapor will condense on surfaces around it. The warmer the air is, the more moisture it will hold.