Your DIY Crawl Space Fix Isn't Enough
It’s finally that time of year again, when we winterize the house and prepare for whatever winter has in store. That includes checking on the crawl space that gave you issues last year! To keep it dry, you stopped by the hardware store, grabbed plastic sheeting and tarps, and nailed them down to cover the space.
You expect the space to be bone dry and an easy item to check off the laundry list. You expect the space to be bone dry, but as soon as you crawl inside, you’re hit with a musty odor and a handful of muddy water!
That DIY attempt to encapsulate your crawl space was just a Band-Aid solution. Those thin tarps and sheets slow down water seepage, but they don't stop it or fix it. They don't create a true seal between the crawl space and the ground below or between the air and the walls around it. Moisture, mold spores, debris, and musty odors easily get in and take over.
A Real Solution
If the DIY solution doesn't work, you're probably wondering what to do. The answer is simple: the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier!
This isn't just any crawl space liner you can pick up at the store, since it’s much thicker and more durable. The best way to describe it is almost like a pool liner. The 20-mil thick liner has 7 layers of plastic sheets and polyester cord reinforcement for strength and tear resistance. That kind of durability matters on uneven ground, where people crawl, move, and walk on it!
A Complete Installation
When we install the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, we don't just lay it down and leave gaps, air pockets, and exposed walls. Doing that creates perfect pockets for moisture to get in! Our installation process starts with laying down the CleanSpace Drainage Matting Systems across the crawl space floor to protect the liner above and create channels below for water to move to the drainage setup. After that, we roll out the bright white CleanSpace Liner! We then roll out the bright white CleanSpace Liner, overlapping every piece and sealing every seam across the floor, up the walls, and around piers and other structural elements. We aren't just trying to cover the ground and walls but also keep moisture, outside air, pests, and debris out by creating a sealed environment.
Get a Fresh Set of Eyes on Your Crawl Space Today
A plastic tarp can cover your crawl space, but it may not make the difference you need. If you're curious about what's going on in your crawl space or have been struggling with it, it's time to bring in a new set of eyes to see what's happening under your home.
