What is a crawl space?
a crawl space is the area below a home one may crawl in
It is necessary to promote air circulation throughout the home, creates an easy access for insulation needs as well as easy access for repairs of electrical or plumbing nature, piping and other areas that would otherwise be difficult or expense to access.
Many older homes have tall crawl spaces that can pose various risks including mold, mildew, increase in heating and cooling bills, wood rot, floor failure, odors, insects, rodents and poor air quality which can negatively affect the health of you and your family.
Per the CDC, rodents such as squirrels and rats shed various viruses through their urine and feces and may be spread to humans through inhalation. If that’s not a reason to decontaminate your crawl space, we don’t know what is!
Advanced Attic Solutions specializes in cleaning and decontaminating crawl spaces by removing feces or unclean insulation, replacing the old insulation and removing tunnels created by rodents, removing harmful bacteria and sealing off these areas. We don’t use toxins or chemicals and is a one time treatment. This in turn disinfects and restores the air you breathe removing harmful toxins and foul odors.
What is a vapor barrier?
A vapor barrier is typically a plastic sheet or membrane that helps keep moisture out of your crawl space and into your home. By installing a vapor barrier you can help prevent mold, unplesant odors, and structural issues such as wood rot.
5 Benefits of a Vapor Barrier
- Save energy and control the temperature
- Protect the structural integrity of your home
- Prevent moisture damage to electrical systems
- Help extend the life of your pipes
- Reduce overall moisture and humidity
