Looking to create a healthier, more energy-efficient home? A crawlspace encapsulation is one of the most effective ways to protect your home from moisture, pests, and degraded air quality.
At APS Waterproofing, we provide expert, long-lasting crawlspace encapsulation services in the Atlanta and North Georgia areas. We utilize top of the line materials and proven techniques to seal and protect your crawlspace.
To remedy the downfalls of an open-air crawlspace, we use the highest quality encapsulation materials to transform your musty crawlspace into a humidity-controlled and healthy environment.
During your free inspection, we’ll discuss the best approach for your unique home.
Crawlspace Encapsulation
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Remove Existing Material and Debris
Next we’ll remove any existing vapor barrier and debris from the crawlspace.
Once you contact us, our team will set up a free crawlspace encapsulation inspection, as every crawlspace has different issues. This allows us to determine a plan that will best fit your home.
A Free crawlspace Inspection
An encapsulated crawlspace involves sealing the walls and floors of the crawlspace with a thick, fiber-reinforced vapor barrier and installing a commercial dehumidifier. This process transforms the crawlspace into a clean, conditioned space and regulates humidity levels to improve the overall air quality in your home.
Wondering how to encapsulate a crawlspace? Here’s what our team at APS Waterproofing does to ensure a thorough and lasting crawlspace encapsulation:
What is Crawlspace Encapsulation?
Seal and Install Vapor Barrier
We then seal all vents and exterior openings throughout the crawlspace. We adhere the new vapor barrier to the walls, columns, and floors of the crawlspace, which is then taped and sealed together.
Dehumidifier
Finally, we install a commercial-grade dehumidifier to regulate humidity and remove excess moisture from the crawlspace.
Reduce Energy Costs - The Advanced Energy Nonprofit Consulting Firm has found that encapsulating a crawlspace can save up to 20% on your energy bills.
It protects your home from mold/mildew - Mold thrives in high humidity environments. By encapsulating the crawlspace, sealing the vents, and installing our commercial-grade dehumidifier, we can control the humidity and remove excess moisture from the air to discourage mold growth.
Improves Indoor Air Quality - Cleaner air in the crawlspace will lead to healthier air throughout the home. As dirt-floor crawlspaces are one of the largest contributors to musty odors, the encapsulation will help mitigate/eliminate these odors.
Crawlspace encapsulation offers many benefits for homeowners in Atlanta’s humid climate. Here’s why you should consider encapsulating your crawlspace:
Why Should You Encapsulate Your Crawlspace?
Utilize The Area For Storage - As the crawlspace is no longer damp and humid, you can safely store belongings in the crawlspace.
It protects your home from mold/mildew - Mold thrives in high humidity environments. By encapsulating the crawlspace, sealing the vents, and installing our commercial-grade dehumidifier; we can control the humidity and remove excess moisture from the air to discourage mold growth.
Keep Pests Out - Bugs and pests prefer dark and damp places. By encapsulating the crawlspace and sealing all the exterior vents, cracks, and holes not only is it harder for pests to get inside the home and makes it an inhospitable environment.
If you notice high energy bills or an HVAC system that can’t seem to keep up during the summer and winter months; it could be a result of a neglected crawlspace.
High humidity levels in your crawlspace and home are often a result of an inadequate vapor barrier, a lack of humidity controls, and/or open crawlspace vents. Wood damage and rot in crawlspaces are often a result of high humidity levels in the crawlspace.
The presence of insects and critters such as ants, cockroaches, spiders, and termites in the crawlspace can be a red flag for excess moisture. Damp, unsealed spaces create the perfect breeding ground for pests.
There is visible mold/mildew/growth on the floor joists and subfloor in the crawlspace. Mold and other growth in crawlspaces are often signs of high humidity and moisture issues.
Many homeowners don’t realize how much damage a neglected and untreated crawlspace can cause. If you’ve noticed any of the following issues, it may be time to get a free crawlspace encapsulation inspection to determine if you need to encapsulate your crawlspace.
How to Know If You Need Crawlspace Encapsulation
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Ready to improve the efficiency and safety of your home with a crawlspace encapsulation? At APS Waterproofing, we specialize in offering reliable, professional services to ensure your home stays protected both now, and in the future. Contact us today to schedule your free crawlspace encapsulation inspection and learn more about how crawlspace encapsulations in Atlanta can benefit your home.