Crawl Spaces

Crawlspaces play a big role in the health of your home. These problems can negatively affect indoor air quality (IAQ) and reduce your overall comfort in the home. Fixing crawlspace issues may take multiple steps, and A-AE is here to help.

Common crawlspaces issues: 

• Excess moisture or standing water

• Mold and mildew growth

• Damaged or improperly installed insulation

• Pest infestations

• High radon levels 

Full crawlspace encapsulation is often the more energy efficient and often smartest choice you can make for your home. This process helps resolve many crawlspace issues and limits natural stack effect; which bring indoor air pollutants and high radon levels into your home. 

Mitigation and prevention options include installing a high-performance vapor barrier to reduce intruding humidity.  Other IAQ and moisture control measures, such as perimeter drainage piping and a dehumidifier to monitor and manage humidity over time, can be installed. Creating a thermal break  by insulating the foundation walls of your crawl space with closed cell spray foam insulation or rigid foam board, you not only bring the crawlspace into the thermal boundary of your home, but you also create a fully established encapsulation system for your home. 

Encapsulating your crawlspace offers several important benefits that A-AE recommends, including improved humidity control, reduced mold risk, better indoor air quality, pest deterrence, protection of structural components, and increased energy efficiency. Taken together, these improvements help create a healthier and more comfortable home with lasting solutions for those tricky unconditioned spaces.

Looking to improve your home's indoor air quality? Contact the experts at Accurate-Airtight today!