Crawl Space Care Benefits

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Energy Savings in Virginia’s Four-Season Climate

The crawlspace has a noticeable impact on your home’s energy efficiency.

Virginia experiences all four seasons with hot summers, cold winters, and wet/dry periods in between. Many older homes in the state have vented crawl spaces for airflow; this means hot and cold air potentially seeping up through the floors.

Expect to experience a higher-than-average power bill if your crawl space has leaks.

How Our Services Help

• Encapsulation with a heavy-duty vapor barrier prevents outside air from getting in and moisture rising up from the ground
• Foam board insulation keeps the temperature of foundational walls and flooring more regulated to prevent hot and cold spikes
• Vent and gap sealing stops drafty hot/cold air from getting into the crawl space
• An air inducer has a back-flow preventer to stop air from the crawl space from going back into your ductwork

A hot and humid crawlspace will definitely cause your cooling system to work a lot harder. It must use extra energy to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. Encapsulating the space stops the loss of heat and air through unsealed areas in the crawl space.

Result: Installation of our closed crawl space system can save up to 18% on energy costs, and more comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the four seasons.

Moisture Control to Combat Virginia’s Humidity and Rainfall

Virginia averages about 40-50 inches of rain each year. Its average humidity is just shy of 70%. The combination of these means a lot of moisture building up in crawl spaces. Even without warm, moist air entering through your foundation vents, your home would continue to be plagued by the harmful effects of poor moisture control as natural moisture vapors rising from the ground below seep into your home.

The moisture seeping into the space and block walls can create musty odors, rot wood, cause rust and corrosion to metal pieces, and become a breeding ground for insects.

How Our Services Help

• Vapor barriers to reduce moisture variations during the seasonal cycle and enhance the overall quality of the crawl space environment
• Dehumidifiers to lower moisture levels that make the space more susceptible to wood rot, fungi issues, and insect damage
• Sealed vents and ductwork inside the crawl space from the risk of rust and replacement
• Improved drainage to give water somewhere to go and remove vit ia sump pumps

Result: With our CrawlSpace Care system, your home’s crawl space and reduce moisture underneath your home is virtually eliminated which can lead to lower energy bills and improved indoor air quality.

Waterproofing for Flood-Prone Areas and Water Runoff

Your crawl space is one area of your home that’s easy to forget about, and many homeowners believe that their crawl spaces don’t require any special type of care. Unfortunately, many areas in Virginia are prone to standing water, rising groundwater, and the tidal waters. Flash flooding can occur, too, effectively turning your crawl space into an unexpected pool.

How Our Services Help

• French drains dug around the perimeter of your crawlspace channel water away
• Sump pumps remove water collected by a French drain system
• Perimeter drainage systems may be installed to help deter water movement and pooling around the higher areas of your home
• Grading and gutter placement (via referral/consultations) can help mitigate water from running off into the crawl space area

Result: Our complete French drain and sump pump solutions give your space the care it needs to prevent water buildup; protecting it from long-term damage and mold.

Mold and Fungi Protection to Protect Your Health

Virginia has an ideal climate for mold, mildew, and fungi growth.

It’s every bit as critical as the roof over your head and the floor under your feet. Homes that are infested with fungi suffer from poor indoor air quality and the results can be harmful. It can also cause irritation of the eyes, throat, and skin, cause respiratory issues, and even lead to severe health problems like fevers, chronic cough, headaches, and fatigue.

Fungi, mold, and mildew can also damage wooden support beams.

How Our Services Help

• Encapsulation and closed crawl spaces lower humidity levels to the point mold doesn’t have the opportunity grow
• Crawl space repair can clean up nasty spaces that become a breeding ground for fungi
• Dehumidifiers circulate ai and keep moisture levels in check

Result: The clean, dry air in your crawl space as the result of encapsulation/closure and dehumidifiers keeps fungi at bay and you and your family comfortable and safe.

Pest Prevention to Keep Invaders Out of Your Home

Ants, roaches, rodents, termites, mosquitoes, spiders, and more. You’ll run into quite a lot of pest variety here in Virginia. As expected, insects and pests love a chaotic, warm, dark space to infest, such as a home’s unsealed crawl space.

How Our Services Help

• Encapsulation eliminates the damp space pests are attracted to while also making it more accessible to apply pest control products and services
• Insulation and vent sealing closes up entry points and areas where pests can create nests and hives
• Moisture control creates an environment that is less than ideal for them

Result: One less area of your home you have to worry about a pest infestation. Plus, peace of mind knowing critters and insects aren’t eating away at your home’s structure.

Boost Your Home’s Value in Virginia’s Real Estate Market

An encapsulated crawl space can increase a home’s value. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact value but it’s a desirable feature for buyers. The improved air quality, energy efficiency, pest prevention, and structural protection are all things that sweeten the deal.

On the flip side, an unfinished crawl space that’s dirty, nasty, and with standing water becomes a major red flag for homebuyers. Mold, mildew, pests, and even wood rot may have already begun to take hold underneath the home.

How Our Services Help

• Highest quality of work that extends the value of crawl space encapsulation (and other services) well into the new owner of the home
• Add an attractive selling point to the home’s listing that can differentiate the home in a competitive market
• Improved home comfort to show off thanks to encapsulation improving air quality and moisture levels

Result: Your home becomes more attractive to buyers in the Virginia real estate market, especially to those considering buying in flood-prone areas or historic areas.

Prevent Rot and Secure Your Home’s Structural Integrity

Plenty of Virginia homes feature a pier-and-beam foundation or older framing that tends to settle and sag over time. Often, the cause of these problems stems from wood rot, shifting soil, and even termite & fungal damage.

How Our Services Help

• Waterproofing via encapsulation and other solutions prevent water from pooling in crawl spaces and causing the environment that leads to mold, mildew, and fungi
• Dehumidifiers keep the area dry and clean to aid the mold/fungi prevention
• Moisture control solutions and sealing stops the moisture build up that can lead to wood rot and an environment that attracts pests like termites

Result: Your home becomes more structurally sound which not only provides peace of mind for its inhabitants but also stops costly repairs and remediation from long-term damages.

CrawlSpace Care experts can help you choose the best crawl space solution for your home. From moisture control and encapsulation to insulation and rehabilitation, we handle it all.

For a FREE crawl space inspection and service quote, come talk with our experts at CrawlSpace Care offices in Roanoke and Christiansburg, or call (540 – 345 – 8300) today.