Turning Crawlspaces into Dry Spaces
Humidity levels in your crawlspace
can affect the rest of your home. Damp spaces are a perfect
breeding ground for mold and having unconditioned air below
your living spaces makes the whole house harder to heat and
cool. In the past, we were told that crawlspaces needed to
be ventilated; now, however, we are learning that in fact crawl
spaces and even attics need to be treated almost as if they
were living
spaces. In other words, areas that are in contact with
your living space affect your living space.
HeatlhyAir can help you
dry out even the dampest crawlspaces and turn
them
into
drier,
healthier
foundations
for your home. The solutions are simple, affordable, and
very effective.
Our DrySpace technique combines
the following:
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A thorough cleaning of the space, including
mold remediation
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Installation of a wall-to-wall,
durable, 14 mil vapor barrier
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Attachment of the vapor barrier
into ground and six inches up side walls
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Application of closed-cell
spray foam insulation overlapping the edge of the vapor barrier
and continuing up the wall to floor joists.
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Installation of a HealthAir
DVA system to completely dry out the space and prevent future
mold growth.
Energy Efficient, Healthy Homes
HealthyAir's DrySpace methods described
above not only help mold-proof your home, but the combination
of
these
methods
will make it more energy efficient and comfortable. Closed
cell spray foam insulation seals the space to prevent drafts
and unlike open-cell foam insulation it will not trap or absorb
water, making it the perfect candidate for a healthy mold-free
home. For more information on spray foam insulation, click
on the links below: Articles of Interest
Closed Crawlspaces Do Double Duty
by Cyrus Dastur and Bruce Davis
Closed-Cell
vs Open-Cell Foam
Source: AirTight Insulation Company
Every
Failure Holds a Lesson
Source: Energy Design Update
Sealed
Crawl Space Specs
Source: RLC Engineering, LLC
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