WHAT IS CRAWLSPACE ENCAPSULATION?
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ENCAPSULATION Mold spores have invaded many houses and buildings. It happens in places like basements and crawl spaces. Encapsulating these spaces is an option to eliminate moisture and mold risks. Experts on crawl space waterproofing in Charlotte NC explain what encapsulation is and its benefits.
MOLD
When your crawlspace is not isolated, all the materials inside it (gypsum, wood, cement, cardboard) get wet; then, they create a moist environment prone to mold and mildew. The irregular surfaces of these materials are ideal places for many microorganisms.
WHAT IS ENCAPSULATION? Crawl space encapsulation uses waterproofing materials, resistant to hydrostatic pressures. In this way, they allow to encapsulate and isolate the crawlspace. These places are below ground level and become cold and wet rooms.
VAPOR BARRIER
Encapsulating is literally sealing. Encapsulation is a coating that isolates your crawlspace. This coating consists of a polyethylene barrier that completely covers the space This coating is also called “vapor barrier.�
AFTER SEALING YOUR CRAWLSPACE After sealing the crawlspace with resistant materials, homeowners can install an air conditioner or dehumidifier, depending on the location variables and conditions. In this case, a combination of these elements creates a protective barrier that protects your home from humidity and the outdoors environment.
BEFORE ENCAPSULATING If your house has a pungent moisture odor in some areas of the basement and the crawl space, you should do a cleaning job. This smell is the symptom of a spore infestation; therefore, the first step is to eliminate the source of the outbreak in walls, roof, floor, and organic materials. To achieve it, you must clean all surfaces thoroughly with a brush. Also, use an alkaline product and water to kill mold and mildew.
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