Closed Crawl Spaces

HEALTHY HOMES FROM THE GROUND UP
Your crawl space is the only thing that stands between your living space and the earth - and the earth is damp. Crawl spaces are a primary source of excessive moisture in our region, and moisture is a leading cause of structural and air quality issues. (Over 60% of the air in your ground floor living area comes through the crawl space!)

SAVING ENERGY
Unhealthy, moist air leaking into your home means your heating and cooling systems need to work harder too. By properly closing the crawl space you will see energy reductions of between 5-20% . (As an added bonus, a sealed crawl space is a much more pleasant environment to be in!)

VENTILATION IS NOT ENOUGH
Experts used to recommend ventilating crawl spaces well - but things have moved on. Most research now  shows that properly closing and sealing a crawl space is best practice for green, efficient and healthy buildings. (It's standard practice for Energy Star homes.) Luckily, even old fashioned ventilated crawl spaces in most existing houses can be upgraded to a state-of-the-art closed crawl space - adding value and improving the performance of your home.

A PROVEN TECHNOLOGY
Below is a video from our crawlspace technology partners, Crawlspace Care. The before and after shots are a pretty good indication of how this process transforms your typical crawlspace into a clean, pleasant, efficient and above all healthy environment. 

 WHAT NOW?
If you are having problems with excessive moisture, musty odors or cupped wood flooring within your home, contact us to schedule an appointment. One of our building science specialists will visit your home, assess whether closing your crawl space will these issues, and set out a path for getting it done. (And as our Whole House Promise dictates, if closing the crawlspace isn't the answer, we'll let you know what is!)