Save Money on Utilities by Insulating and Encapsulating Your Crawl Space in Central Indiana

Homeowners who have resided in the Central Indiana area for some time know the unpredictable weather that we experience throughout the year.  As we move further along into the summer, temperatures have continued to surge and hit record numbers, which means energy costs are through the roof.  Basement Systems of Indiana has a solution to this problem that many homeowners are facing right now, and it starts right in the crawl space.  This may come as a surprise, but having a dry, healthy below-grade space can greatly increase energy-efficiency while promoting cleaner air throughout your home.  By sealing and insulating the crawl space with a vapor barrier or full encapsulation system, air leaks are also sealed, which is a significant cause of energy loss and can save you thousands of dollars.  

The need for an encapsulated and insulated crawl space is generally recognized during the cold winter months when homeowners are looking for comfort and warmth throughout their home.  The opposite applies in the hot summer months when homeowners should be concerned about cooling down their home without having to constantly think about running their air conditioner.  Many of our recent customers have chosen to go the route of having their crawl space insulated with our thermal wall insulation and sealed with our thick, durable vapor barrier.  In many cases, energy savings have increased for these homeowners by an average of 18%.

One common issue that we find during a crawl space inspection for humidity and moisture issues is existing fiberglass insulation.  Although fiberglass insulation is typically a common choice for homeowners due to its easy installation and flexibility, it is also known to be a material that easily absorbs moisture, which can lead to wood rot along the floor joists and sill plate in the crawl space.  Wet or damp fiberglass insulation does not insulate as well as dry insulation, and the added weight will pull it from the ceiling, leaving it in messy, useless piles on the floor. An alternative upgrade for your crawl space is our SilverGlo thermal wall insulation that keeps the crawl space dry, while saving you money on utilities.  Combining our SilverGlo thermal crawl space insulation with a full encapsulation using CleanSpace vapor barrier will significantly reduce energy expenses and provide excellent comfort all year long!