When it comes to home maintenance and improvement projects, crawl space encapsulation might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, this often-overlooked solution offers significant benefits, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll explore how crawl space encapsulation can save you money on energy costs throughout the year, ensuring comfort and savings in every season.
The 5 Most Harmful Crawl Space Mistakes
Your crawl space may not be the most glamorous part of your home, but it plays a crucial role in maintaining its health and structural integrity. Unfortunately, many homeowners are living above crawl spaces that host a plethora of problems that could be easily avoided with the right knowledge and practices.
Why Unhealthy Crawl Spaces Cause Cold Floors
When the winter chill sets in, many homeowners experience the discomfort of cold floors. While this issue may seem perplexing, the root cause often lurks beneath your home – in your crawlspace.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how unhealthy crawlspaces can lead to cold floors and discuss the solution, crawlspace encapsulation, that can help you regain warmth and comfort in your home.
Will Encapsulating My Crawlspace Keep Bugs Out?
Yes!
We could end the blog there, but for the curious minds who need reasons behind the knowledge they gain (count me as one of them), we’re going to go into detail about why crawlspace encapsulation is the supreme solution to crawlspace pests.
Common Crawlspace Issues You Should Take Care of Right Away
When homeowners hear the word “crawlspace” it is no surprise that the first thought that comes to mind is of a horrifying cave full of rodents, darkness, dampness and creepy infestations. The unfortunate news is that almost all crawlspaces of the past (and even some today still!) were built with a misunderstanding of how to keep it healthy. Many homeowners don’t realize that an unhealthy crawlspace actually has major implications for the rest of the home. Let’s run through some of the most common issues homeowners face, so that you can catch a minor problem before your crawlspace becomes the Pit of Despair.