(How Encapsulating Your Crawlspace can Save on Energy Bills)
What is done to my Crawl Space in South Carolina, when Encapsulated with 3 mil plastic and a Spray Foam Insulation Band?
1. Your crawl space will first be cleaned and removed of all old insulation, debris, and examined for moisture problems, mold, etc. A good insulation contractor will make sure to check the home or mold, water moisture, or water moisture damage before installing a crawl space encapsulation system using 3 mil Poly and a spray foam insulation band.
2. Your crawl space will then be prepped and fitted with a 3 mil poly layer, sealing your home and crawlspace from the probably wet and dirty crawlspace floor. The installers will then run the 3 mil plastic up the walls of your crawl space and tack the plastic in place, so that the next step where the spray foam insulation will go on evenly.
3. The 3 mil plastic will then be sealed off around the band of the flooring system, creating a new building envelope for your home, thus resulting in more energy efficiency in your home.
This is a very simple process and is also a lot more cost effective then doing spray foam insulation on the underneath side of the floor. Crawl Space Encapsulations in Myrtle Beach, SC offer many benefits, and one is that of crawl space pest control. However, when chooosing a insulation contractor, you need to make sure that the contractor you choose knows the local building codes for termite treatments on the band board. There is only a couple of inches of play when installing the 3 mil plastic, and it must be below the termite treatment line. This is a common mishap for some insulation contractors, but a good insulation contractor will know this. This leads me into my next topic of discussion for this blog post which is what are some of the Advantages of Crawl Space Encapsulations with Spray Foam Insulation in South Carolina.
Advantages of Crawl Space Encapsulations
- Energy Efficiency - by encapsulating your crawl space in Horry County SC, or any other warm climate, you improve the overall efficiency of your HVAC system
- Get Rid of Damp and Musty Smell - by encapsulating your crawlspace, you will have a much more dryer and cleaner smelling crawl space.
- Humidity and Moisture Control - Crawl Space Encapsulation in South Carolina can decrease humidity and moisture in your crawl space.
- Crawl Space Pest Control - because most insects and other pest that attack your home thrive in wet, moist enviorments, having a clean, dry crawl space will control the amount of pest your see.
