1. FRESH
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CRAWLSPACE
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99 Prep work
99 Remove Debris
Seal the Crawlspace, Seal the house.
99 Level Ground
99 Inspect for
protrusions
99 Install Membrane
99 Tape or seal any
gaps
1
Removal
2
Level Ground
3
Install
Membrane
99 Spray Foam
Walls
99 Spray Foam Rim
Joists
99 Continuous seal
to membrane on
ground
4
Spray Foam
***Note: A dumpster
may be required for
this process depending
on how much debris is
in the crawlspace.
Have you ever noticed rectangular vents going
through your crawlspace foundation? This is to allow
air flow into the crawlspace to dry out when it gets
damp or wet and this can be very costly in energy
and can cause your pipes to freeze in the winter.
Damp crawlspaces can also have a disgusting odor
that is hard to eliminate, with a Fresh Start in your
crawlspace you can eliminate odors, dampness and
air seal to make your floors warmer and give you a
healthier home.
Batts are not enough
Fiberglass batts are not sufficient in stopping both air
and moisture infiltration from occurring. Even if you
think your home is properly insulated, batts do not
prevent contaminated air from traveling into
your home.
Worse, if your crawlspace has no insulation at all,
20 % of the money you spend to heat your house is
leaking straight through the floor.
Encapsulated Crawl Space
The solution to this issue is to encapsulate your
crawl space. This means to create a spray foam air
barrier along the entire perimeter with an air tight
membrane on the ground to block gases and other
contaminants.
Failing to insulate your crawl space effectively
with Spray Foam Insulation will, over time, lead to
unpleasant and unhealthy living conditions for your
family. Earth gases, mould, and even rodents may
enter your home through the crawl space.
There are three main areas that make a significant
impact in the performance of your crawl space:
· Spray Foam Rim Joints
· Spray Foam Walls
· Membrane on ground
Spray Foam Your Crawl Space
Spray Foam insulation acts as the perfect air and
moisture barrier between the outside crawl space
walls and the living space. By air sealing your crawl
space you not only reduce the stack effect but your
crawl space then becomes a conditioned space
warming the floors and increasing energy efficiency
in your home. Sometimes quite dramatically.