A Little Science for You
As warm air rises, cool air from the crawl space is sucked into the living areas of your home. This is called the “stack effect”, it’s the same way a chimney works. This, combined with other factors, means a significant amount of the air you breathe actually comes from beneath your home (gross, we know). In fact, up to 50% of the air you breathe on your first floor comes from your damp, unsealed crawl space. By reducing moisture, soil gases, mold, mildew and improving the overall air quality in your crawl space, the air you breathe in your home will be cleaner and healthier.
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So what can you do to improve your home’s air quality?
Encapsulate your crawl space.
Encapsulation seals off your crawl space from outside moisture and pollutants using a thick vapor barrier, sealed vents, and optional insulation or dehumidifiers. Once the work is complete, within a few days, you may notice:
🦠 Musty smells fading fast
🌬️ Cleaner, drier air
🤧 Relief from allergy symptoms
💧 Lower humidity throughout your home
The long-term benefits? Lower energy bills, better HVAC efficiency, improved protection from structural damage and of course, a healthier, more comfortable home. While the encapsulation itself can often be completed in just a few days, you’ll need to schedule an appointment to get started. Contact Foundation Restoration today for a free estimate.
