Encapsulated Sub Flooring

Adequately air sealing poly encapsulated fiberglass to the studs for the long seems like an impossible task to pull off.

Encapsulated sub flooring.

Insulation also helps to preserve the air quality and reduce energy costs. Concrete toppings can be applied at various thicknesses over vct resulting in huge savings in time and money. Humidity is now under control but we see radon spikes when it rains and higher than we d. Seeing a small amount of mold on subfloor joists.

If the existing subfloor is in poor condition you will need to add a secondary underlayment of thin plywood over the subfloor. Many older buildings have vct tiles with asbestos. Only now is the subfloor ready for cement board underlayment. Crawl space insulation as a part of overall home air sealing and insulation helps maintain your entire home s energy efficiency without insulation heat and cool air are easily lost through the floor.

Making the exterior as air tight as possible is key to avoiding moisture. The problem is there is no standardized methods for crawl space repair. Encapsulated fiberglass is a vapor barrier far less fireproof more expensive and lower r than rock wool and more likely to create a moisture trap. Crawl space encapsulation is a great way to make your crawl space and the rest of your home dry clean healthy and efficient.