Most homeowners don’t think about their crawl space until there’s an obvious problem, but research shows that up to 50% of the air in your living space comes from below. A damp, moldy crawl space means damp, moldy air circulating through your home every day. Healthy Homes encapsulates crawl spaces with heavy-duty vapor barriers that permanently block ground moisture, remediates existing mold growth, and installs dehumidification and drainage solutions where needed. Our crawl space services are part of our Building Performance approach, addressing the conditions that cause ongoing problems rather than just treating the symptoms.
For crawl spaces requiring active dehumidification, we install Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifiers, purpose-built for crawl space and basement environments and significantly more effective than portable consumer units.
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Signs include standing water or dampness after rain, musty odors in your home, high humidity levels, visible mold, or pest activity. Most vented crawl spaces in Central Illinois benefit from encapsulation.
A basic vapor barrier is a thin plastic sheet on the crawl space floor. Full encapsulation uses a heavy-duty barrier covering the floor and walls with sealed penetrations, significantly better moisture control.
Yes, encapsulation reduces the amount of unconditioned air entering your living space from below, which reduces the load on your heating and cooling system.
Most residential crawl space encapsulation projects take one to two days depending on the size and condition of the space.
A properly sealed encapsulation system significantly reduces pest entry points and eliminates the damp conditions that attract pests.
