Dallas Crawl Space Insulation

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Dallas crawl space insulation service by Kozy Services helps elinate the problematic crawlspace warm air rising in your home costing you money and comfort. This rising of air brings up much of the air that was previously in your crawl space, including unwanted moisture and mold spores, as well as anything else that may be airborne in your crawl space.

When this air rises into your home, replacement air enters from the crawlspace. This replacement air is made up with unconditioned outside air that enters through crawl space vents and other crawl space leaks, which is typically filled with lots of moisture. This natural upward air movement is called the "stack effect" -- this is how chimneys work. Consequently, whatever is in the air at the lowest point eventually flows up into the living sections. Up to 40% of the air we breathe on the first floor of our home comes from the crawl space.

A concrete or dirt crawl space with a crawl space vent is a never-ending source of moisture. Even if the dirt's surface seems dry, digging down a few inches reveals moist earth.

Crawl Space Insulation Solution: Vapor Barrier

Properly sealing the crawl space from the earth and outside air is the solution to moisture and dampness in your home. Some contractors and homeowners will simply put down a thin, non-UV-resistant plastic liner, like a 6-mil plastic liner. This really has no effect as there's still too much opportunity for air to enter from (air is very small and can come through crawl space doors or hatches, crawl space vents, pipe penetrations, porous concrete walls, the hollow cores of blocks, and various other gaps and holes.)

Crawl Space Insulation Problem: Moisture

Because it's the moisture that leads to mold growth, musty odors, and structural damage, not to mention that insects and critters love moist environments and energy costs are higher. Moisture ruins houses by providing a hospitable environment for mold, fungi, and insects that destroy wood framing. Crawl space moisture, and the mold and mildew that thrive in this environment, affect not only the floor system directly above, but also the entire house.

Three things destroy organic materials in general, and wood in particular: water, heat, and ultra-violet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most damaging to your homes structure.

Properly sealing the crawlspace and removing the moisture from the ground and air is part of the solution that helps provide a mold-free, radon-free, and insect-free environment, which leads to a more energy-efficient and healthier home guaranteed.

Dallas Area Concerns: Does Your Crawl Space Leak or Flood?

Many crawlspace foundations leak and many crawlspaces flood. Such crawlspaces may require a drainage system. Kozy Services has several sump pump systems for your peace of mind.

Just remember that your crawlspace, although often neglected until it's too late, is one of the most important spaces in your home. It can be a spawning ground for mold, bugs, embarrassing odors, and even radon gas. The moisture generated in the crawlspace will lead to structural damage and higher energy costs guaranteed! On the other hand, a clean, sealed crawlspace can be an extra source for much needed storage while making your home more energy efficient, healthy, and safe for your family.

Call us today at (972) 276-2544 for a free estimate and to learn more about crawl space encapsulation or other innovative crawl space insulation solutions. You'll be thrilled at how quickly we can install the crawl space vapor barrier system with little or no disruption to your daily routine.