Typical crawl spaces that we deal with in Central Indiana every day are full of water, mold, debris, and harmful allergens.  It is essential to keep your crawl space dry and clean to protect you, your loved ones, and your home.  The most effective way to do this is by encapsulating the crawl space to isolate the house from the Earth.  Having a vapor barrier encapsulation system installed is the key to solving the dirt crawl space problem that allows water vapor and bugs to cause problems.  Our solution to this is CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, a 20-mil thick plastic liner that can be fitted in your crawl space to completely seal off your home from the earth.  With extraordinary flexibility and tear resistance, CleanSpace provides numerous benefits that will make your life much easier. 

BENEFITS OF CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION 

       1. Lowers Energy Bills

By sealing out water vapor with the CleanSpace Encapsulation System, you are also sealing air leaks, a major cause of energy loss.  An independent study revealed that homeowners who properly fix their vented dirt crawl space can save 15% to 25% on their heating and air conditioning costs!  With CleanSpace, you are going to pay for it whether it is installed in your crawl space or not.  Costs will only accrue over time if you choose not to encapsulate your crawl space.

        2. Protects your Health

Mold is a common issue in crawl spaces due to high humidity and moisture from having a dirt crawl space.  The CleanSpace Encapsulation System discourages mold from growing with an antimicrobial additive called UltraFresh that is manufactured into the material.  Eliminating mold growth, will protect those that have asthma or other nagging allergies.

        3. Keeps Critters Away

Dust mite droppings is the number one allergen that people with asthma and allergies react to.  Humidity allows dust mites to live and wreak havoc in your crawl space.  Pests like mice and rats can damage furniture and wooden fixtures. By encapsulating your home, you close the door for them once and for all. A dry crawl space will also be inhospitable to termites, cockroaches, ants, and many other pests that need excess moisture to survive.

        4. Protects Structural Integrity

Wet or damp crawl spaces threaten the structural integrity of the home, especially the concrete foundation. Moisture can cause the wood to rot, metal to rust, and floors and walls to swell and crack. When this happens, your crawl space becomes weak and will not be able to hold up the weight of the entire home. Encapsulating the crawl space will prevent moisture from passing through the ground and walls. 

         5. Provides Storage Area

Your crawl space may not typically be thought of as a useful space for storage, because it is often infested with insects or full or water and mold.  By encapsulating your crawl space with CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, you now have valuable space for storage.  The nasty pit you always wanted to avoid can be transformed into a clean and healthy energy-efficient space.

          6. Increases Property Value

Who wants to buy a home with a damp, moldy crawl space?  The answer is nobody, and this could be what is holding you back from getting the value for your home that you desire.  Encapsulating your crawl space and sealing it from the earth will increase the value of your home immensely.