Insulated Rim Band
The rim band is an opportune place for air and moisture to enter your crawl space and your conditioned living space. By sealing and insulating this part of your crawl space we are keeping air and moisture from entering your crawl space and your home.
Charles City, VA: Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
A vapor barrier is installed to seal the earth from the crawl space, this keeps moisture in the dirt below from entering the space.
Sealing the Sill Plate
Wood frames don't sit flush with the cinderblock or brick foundation your home sits on. This creates an opening where air and moisture can enter your crawl space. By sealing the sill plate, we are preventing this air and moisture from entering the crawl space.
Spray Foam on Crawl Space Walls
Spray foam is being applied to the crawl space walls and around intrusions to insulate and air seal the crawl space. Closed cell spray foam also acts as a moisture retarder when applied at 1.5" or more. This application helps keep outside air and moisture from entering the crawl space.
Charles City, VA Crawl Space Moisture Reading
After Sealing and insulating the crawl space and adding a dehumidifier, this crawl space is reading at a relative humidity of 44.3% and 69.2 degrees F, deterring the growth of mold and mildew which need a relative humidity of 70% or more to grow.
Insulated Crawl Space Door
An interior friction fit insulated crawl space door is installed to prevent outside air and moisture entering through any gaps in the exterior crawl space door. Since this door is installed on the inside, your exterior door can be placed over it.
Exterior Crawl Space Door
An exterior crawl space door is fitted over the opening to your crawl space, keeping the exterior of you home looking just as it always has.
