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Faux vs True Encapsulation

This home was "encapsulated" 5 years ago by another company.

However it was not a true encapsulation, it only had a thin plastic liner rolled out along the dirt floor and partially up the block.

Because this plastic did not control the humidity of this space, and during some seasons make the humidity worse, the family had noticed their floors above were warping.

This faux encapsulation had caused additional problems for the home.

 

A true encapsulation will completely seal the home from outside air.

Our vapor barrier, CleanSpace, is a 20 mil plastic that covers the earth and runs up the block. Vents are closed and insulated, all joist and any other areas air can flow are sealed with foam.

A non-organic custom insulated crawl space door closes the space off finishing off the encapsulation.

The home's floors are now protected from the heat and moisture that are necessary for warping.

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