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This Lancaster, VA homeowner has several improvements happening in their crawl space. Installing a new CleanSpace Vapor Barrier (aka moisture barrier or crawl space liner) is just one piece of that, but a very importiant one.
This 7 ply, poly string-reinforced vapor barrier is combined with a 4-inch wide liner tape that seals the crawl space off from the earth's moisture. The product is durable enough to withstand servicepersons crawling around in your crawl space without worry of it becoming detached or torn.
This crawl space in Lancaster was suffering from many outside moisture issues. One of these issues was that the old liner covering the dirt floor was torn in many places, allowing the earth's moisture to rise and affect the relative humidity of the crawl space. An excessive moisture content can lead to condensation, material damage, and even mold or mildew growth. Our installers removed the existing vapor barrier and any debris from the crawl space, then placed a 20-mil vapor barrier, called CleanSpace, over the dirt floor of the crawl space. This heavy-duty liner covers the entire crawl space floor, gets wrapped around all piers, and mechanically fastened to the foundation wall, six to eight inches above outside grade. The CleanSpace will help protect the crawl space from any moisture rising from the earth, and it allows service personnel to maneuver freely throughout the crawl space. This solution is one of many to help encapsulate and seal off any outside influence. If you are interested in our vapor barrier, then please give us a call today to schedule your free estimate.
Successfully sealing a crawl space vent to control moisture and temperature