Why Encapsulate?

The main purpose of a crawl space is to promote air circulation through the home and also to allow easy access to plumbing, electrical and similar maintenance, repair and installation appliances. Houses that are built over a crawl space often suffer from moisture related issues due to the crawl space’s surroundings. Naturally, when moisture mixes with wood it creates many problems, often leading to the deterioration of a house.

Excess indoor moisture contributes to many problems, such as: mold; mildew; wood rot; termite infestation; floor failure; increased energy bills; odors; insects; dust mites; allergies; and poor indoor air quality.  Moisture causes the crawls space to become an actual breeding ground for mice, rats, snakes and other wildlife and pests that can thrive in this damp, dark habitat.

The best solution to avoid indoor moisture issues is crawl space encapsulation since this barrier and dehumidifier combination protects the crawl space from excess moisture and its related problems.

Some of the issues you’ll deal with in a crawl space are obvious, like your air-conditioning or heating units’ malfunctioning. Some issues are less obvious, or you may not even know they are because of your crawl space.  In the summer, you may find it very difficult to cool the house.  This is because because the high humidity in the crawl space is flowing up through the house, making it very difficult for your HVAC unit to function properly.

Contact Alabama Insulation today for a free inspection! Our experienced technician will evaluate your crawl space and recommend next steps to be taken in order to protect your property.

We also provide crawl space encapsulation services in these Alabama locations: