Savannah, GA Crawlspace Encapsulation and Vapor Barrier
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Crawlspace encapsulation is a vital part of keeping harmful toxins, moisture, and insects out of your home. Especially in the greater Savannah, GA area, where muggy and humid conditions can wreak havoc on a vulnerable crawlspace, crawlspace encapsulation ensures that these hard to reach and unseen places of the home are protected from outside elements the same way that your kitchen, bedrooms, and other living spaces are. Crawlspace encapsulation is a mechanism that seals off and lines your crawlspace with resilient material to protect against indoor moisture issues. Crawlspace encapsulation is similar to the protective lining that you would see in a swimming pool or in the lining of a flatbed truck. Here at Savannah Crawlspace, we use premium synthetic materials that provide a resilient barrier against moisture, dirt, and insects. Typically, crawlspaces are an unusable area of the home that is dedicated only to housing elements of the foundation and sometimes pipes and heating and air vents. However, when we encapsulate crawlspaces, we use a durable polyethylene barrier that seals off the floor, sides, and even the ceiling that not only provides protection against troublesome moisture and dirt but may also render your crawlspace suitable for storage. This encapsulation adds valuable storage space to the home that did not exist before.
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While crawlspace encapsulation is a comprehensive crawlspace sealing system that we offer here at Savannah Crawlspace, we also offer the installation of a crawlspace vapor barrier that will reduce the likelihood of traces of groundwater evaporating into the crawlspace and causing destructive issues like mold, rot, and rust. The difference between a vapor barrier and encapsulation is thickness, flexibility, and whether or not it is sealed. Encapsulation, like the lining of a swimming pool, is a hard and durable liner that is completely sealed so that the water is completely unaffected by surrounding underground forces. Crawlspace vapor barriers, on the other hand, are thin and flexible, similar to that of a lining in a flower bed that protects against weeds. Crawlspace vapor barriers are not sealed off, and they often stop a few feet short of the walls and columns of the crawlspace. Although vapor barriers are typically effective and useful, there is still a chance that moisture can bypass the barrier and enter the crawlspace. Here at Savannah Crawlspace, we offer both encapsulation and vapor barriers that will protect your home from the threat of unwanted moisture in your crawlspace. While our crawlspace encapsulation is a comprehensive system that completely seals off your crawlspace, our crawlspace vapor barriers are also a tremendous option for reducing your risk of harm to the home. Every home is a system that consists of seen and unseen areas. The unseen areas, like your crawlspace, also require maintenance and upkeep to ensure the entire home is safe from unwanted pests and toxins. Please feel free to schedule a consultation with one of our contractors at 912-372-9721 to get an assessment of your individual crawlspace needs.