Crawl Space Encapsulation in Shady Side, MD

Donna had been in been in her Shady Side, MD home for several years, and finally grew tired of cold floors in the winter and humidity-related problems in the summer. Donna took the right first step in addressing the problem by calling Complete Home Solutions to determine the root cause of her home's comfort issues. Upon arrival, our Home Comfort Specialist conducted a full inspection of the home to determine any areas of concern that could be resulting in uncomfortable temperatures. Following the inspection, the Specialist determined that the main source of any uncomfortable temperatures were coming from a crawl space that was in bad shape. The recommendation made was to fully encapsulate the crawl space to create an area isolated from the earth and outside elements.  On the day of the encapsulation, our Home Comfort Technicians began by removing the old vapor barrier and insulation from the crawl space., this provided an empty area to begin the transformation. They then installed our Clean space vapor barrier which when bolted to the walls of the crawl space creates a seal that prevents any moisture or pest from entering the crawl from below. Following the installation of the vapor barrier, our Technicians used a 2 part closed cell spray foam to insulate and seal the walls. This process restricts any air from coming through the vents or cinder blocks in the crawl. The final step of this encapsulation is to install a dehumidifier that regulates the humidity to a consistent 50-55%. 

Following the work, Donna could not be happier with the look or performance of her new crawl space and has already noticed a difference in the temperature of her home.

If you have noticed similar issues, give us a call today for a FREE estimate at 1-301-298-2380!