benefits of crawl space encapsulation
Our crawl space encapsulation system is a division of American Mold & Restoration. There are many benefits for installation in your home.
- Improve your homes indoor air quality.
- Create a clean and dry storage area.
- Reduce radon gas in your home.
- Increase energy savings by insulating your crawl space.
- Eliminate musty smells from crawl space.
- Reduces destructive mold and moisture.
- Protects structure from termites and dry rot.
- Reduces allergens from mold and dust mites.
- Seals out insects and rodents and other pests.
- Cost-effective, no mess, one day installation.
- Great investment - increases your homes resale value.
- 25 year warranty on materials.
- Fire retardant coating of crawlspace.
Wet Crawlspaces Cause Major Issues with Irene
Overlooked crawlspaces outside, cause health concerns inside
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAnnapolis, MD (August 27, 2011) -- As Hurricane Irene impacts the mid-Atlantic region this weekend, homeowners can expect significant flooding. High winds, rain, and storm surge are three major concerns with this type of storm. While it is easy to see the impact if storm waters enter the four walls, should you be concerned if the crawlspace floods?
our services
Crawl Space & Basement Sealing and Insulation.
We install all the components to properly seal and insulate your crawl space or basement. A crawl space encapsulation system provides immediate benefits to your indoor air quality. Sealing your basement or crawl space foundation walls can also reduce moisture and improve energy efficiency.
Our Services
- • Crawl Space Vapor Barrier. Three types available:
- → Minimum 6-mil poly barrier (typical install on homes)
- → Improved 22-mil poly barrier ("Pool Liner")
- → Superior 60-mil poly barrier (complete DryCrawl™ system)
- • Crawl Space Insulation (R19, R30, Heat Shield)
- • Basement Encapsulation & Waterproofing
- • Dehumidifiers and Sump Pump Installation
- • Crawlspace Repair & Insulation Restoration
- After heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes your crawlspace may need some repair and you may not even be aware of it.
- • Mold, Mildew & Fungus Remediation
CrawlSpace System Components
Crawl Space Sealing Drain Fabric.
After debris removal, the surface of the crawl space is smoothed to a rough grade and we install the draining fabric.
- Prevents liner from sticking to the soil.
- Enhances water drainage beneath liner
- 100% polypropylene fibers that won't rot or decay
- Cushions floor, protecting liner, hands and knees.
Crawl Space Wall & Floor Liner.
We seal and insulate crawl space walls & floors.
- Insulates walls & floors- reducing energy costs
- Won't support the growth of mold
- Termite and rodents can't eat through it
- Class A / Class 1 fire rated
Heat Shield
Reduces heat loss your homes floors over 50%.
- Keeps living space floors warm
- Built in reinforcing grid
- Reflects heat back into home
- 99% pure aluminum backing
Radon Shield
- Attaches liner to wall
- Seals floor liner to floor supports and pipes
- Never dries out, provides an air tight seal
- Permanently seals liner seams
Seaming Tape
- Seals out moisture and soil gases
- Unaffected by storage items & human traffic
- Specially formulated rubber based adhesive
- Permanently seals floor liner seams