- Crawl Space Repair, Insulation
- Crawl Space Encapsulation, Crawl Space Repair Ohio, Insulation Ohio, Spray Foam Insulation
Job completed for Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portsmouth, OH
Completion date:
2019-11-01
Location:
Portsmouth,
OH
Why did the customer contact us?
The crawl space under this Portsmouth, OH home was the kind we see often: cold, humid, dirty and smelly, with vents leaking air and old fiberglass sagging away from the subfloor.
Solutions provided:
Our crew laid a thick, tear-resistant encapsulation liner over the dirt floor, then applied spray foam to the perimeter walls and around the block columns to seal the space. The goal was a clean, comfortable crawl space with warmer floors, lower humidity and lower energy costs.
What causes a wet crawl space in Portsmouth, OH
Bare soil releases water vapor all the time, even when it looks dry, and that vapor rises into the crawl space and the wood above it. Southern Ohio has four distinct seasons, with muggy summers and winters that freeze and thaw repeatedly. Wood framing that stays above roughly 20 percent moisture content for long periods can grow mold and, over time, start to decay. Once the space is encapsulated, floors above typically feel warmer, humidity is easier to hold in check, and mold and musty odors have much less to feed on.
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