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The humid North Carolina and South Carolina summers can cause problems in your home like musty smells, buckling hardwood floors, and a generally muggy feeling. But, there are things you can do to alleviate these issues. Morris-Jenkins can help stop excess humidity from sneaking into your home with a crawl space encapsulation and a vapor barrier installation.
Humidity in your crawl space can affect your home and cause health problems. It can result in structural issues, mold, and pest infestations. These signs signal you have a humidity problem in your crawl space:
When it comes to keeping your crawl space moisture-free, you have a couple of options. A vapor barrier installation is an effective way to keep moisture out if you’re dealing with increasing humidity in your home. If a vapor barrier doesn’t quite cut it for your home’s level of humidity, we can do a crawl space encapsulation that will banish humidity from your home for good. Keep reading to learn more about your options.
Most homes with crawl spaces have had a vapor barrier at one time or another. Plastic sheets across the ground in your crawlspace mean you have a vapor barrier. Over time, these can get tattered up due to age or foot traffic. Placing and removing items for storage, workers, or even animals moving around in your crawlspace wear on the plastic.
This plastic sheet serves an important function! It keeps the moisture in the ground from rising in the air and increasing the humidity in your home. If you see exposed dirt in your crawlspace, that’s a good sign your home could benefit from a vapor barrier. If you decide a vapor barrier is the right move for your home, we’ll get your installation scheduled. One of our crawl space vapor barrier installers will have the job complete in about a day.
After installation, your vapor barrier should last over 20 years. However there are a couple circumstances that can require early replacement. If you run into water and drainage issues or rodent and wildlife damage, give us a call to have your vapor barrier assessed.
Sometimes, a vapor barrier isn’t enough. If your home has extreme humidity problems, it might be a good idea to have us do a crawl space encapsulation. This is when our team glues foam crawl space insulation to the brick walls or we place encapsulated insulation under the floor. Then, we install a thick white membrane across the walls and floor of your crawlspace. We’ll make sure your foundation vents are closed up to keep humidity out. Not only that, but we’ll put in a dehumidifier in your crawl space and a controller inside your house (so you can adjust humidity levels without going into your crawl space). Depending on your home, we may also install French drains or a sump pump to help keep excess water away.
Crawlspace encapsulation lasts even longer than a vapor barrier, and is an effective way to get your home’s humidity under control. After the crawl space encapsulation, it’s important to perform regular maintenance. Regularly check your crawl space for any signs of moisture or mold growth. You should also avoid storing sharp tools or heavy items in the space that could cause damage to the encapsulation.
Both a vapor barrier and crawlspace encapsulation are great for taking care of excess humidity in your home. In most cases, a vapor barrier is enough to help with your humidity problems, but sometimes your house needs a little extra help. That’s where crawlspace encapsulation comes in.
The two main things to consider when choosing which option is right for your home are your budget and your home’s moisture levels. If you’re looking to save money, a vapor barrier installation can keep your costs down. However, if the moisture levels in your Charlotte home are high, it’s better to keep your crawl space fully protected with an encapsulation. If you’re not sure which is the better match for your home, call us to schedule a free consultation!
We’re here to help keep your crawl space moisture-free. Contact us for all of your crawl space encapsulation and vapor barrier installation needs in Charlotte and surrounding areas. With free consultations and same-day service, we can help you determine the solution that’s best for you.
At Morris-Jenkins, we’re tired of seeing people like you get taken advantage of. That’s why we’re gonna do the job the right way, without taking shortcuts.” Then resume from the “We believe the small details” part.
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