June 26, 2019
Are you thinking of investing in crawlspace encapsulation? This will seal your crawlspace off from the surrounding environment. It will help to ensure that space remains dry no matter what the conditions are in its environment.
To complete the process of encapsulation, your crawl space will be air sealed. This seals the crawlspace off from the living space above it. It prevents the movement of air from the crawlspace into the living space above.
There are various areas that will be considered to ensure that the seal is efficient. The following are the three main areas to look out for.
- Penetration holes in the subflooring
It is important to ensure that these gaps are sealed while ensuring that the penetrations are still able to perform the task of allowing access to utilities. The best way to seal these penetrations is by using spray foam. The spray foam will seal any gap including those that are not easily visible. It will also ensure that the gaps remain sealed for a long time to come.
- The ductwork
Ductwork can be sealed using seal tape. This lasts a very long time and provides a high-quality seal.
- Rim joists
It is important to insulate and seal your rim joist. Sealing the rim joist will help to prevent the transfer of thermal energy from or to the living space through the rim joist. It will also help to prevent the movement of air from the crawlspace into the living space above.
The rim joists can be sealed sing foam board. Spray foam can also be used to create the air seal.
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