Crawl spaces are located underneath your home, so the chance of getting a water runoff is quite common. Unfortunately, due to cost savings during the construction phase, most crawl space floors happen to be dirt, so if left alone in the below ground conditions, they can become a breeding ground for mold, mildew, bugs and critters.
Installing a vapor barrier provides the crawl space with a moisture protection layer to protect the structure from the negative effects of moisture such as mold, floor failure, increased electricity costs, odors, insects, and dust mites. Moisture effects can also cause or worsen conditions such as asthma, hay fever, and or other allergies.
A vapor barrier is a kind of material that's used to resist moisture from entering through the wall, ceiling and even the floor. Essentially, a vapor barrier's job is to create a layer of protection between your home and the dirt crawl space beneath it. It's also useful as an energy-saving method so you can lower your heating bills while ensuring that your home feels more comfortable.
Here at Basement Waterproofing of Michigan, we recommend having the CrawlShield™ Encapsulation System installed in your dirt crawl space. It takes less than a day to install and you'll have the best crawl space application on the market, with noticeable results on every level of your home!
We serve most areas of Michigan, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Sterling Heights, Warren, Troy, Dearborn, Livonia, Canton, Novi, Pontiac, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Rochester Hills, Battle Creek.
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