BRS Pros installed an encapsulation for Frank. We started by removing the existing vapor barrier. Here are more steps that we took…
Foundation Vents – Foundation vents were completely sealed with poly-foam insulation from the interior of the crawl space preventing exterior air and moisture into the crawl space.
Wall Liner – Installed our 9-mil white 100% woven reinforced wall liner. This wall liner was mechanically fastened with nails designed for foundation walls to within 6″ of the top of the crawl space foundation wall to provide a complete future termite inspection.
Ground Liner & Radon Ready – Installed our Premium (walk on, store on) 15-mil white 100% woven reinforced radon ready crawl space system. The liner was mechanically fastened with nails designed for foundation walls to provide a permanent fastening system. (Caulking or taping liner to foundation walls is a temporary system and will become a maintenance issue.) The premium ground liner was nailed/sealed approximately 6″ to 12″ above the earth in the crawl space to the foundation wall. A radon piping system was then installed below the ground liner, the piping system will be used in the future when the home is tested for radon gas and requires a complete radon system. 15-mil woven ground liner will control moisture vapor and dampness from the ground. Most crawl space liners are partially reinforced, our woven liner is 100% reinforced and tough unlike competitive brand liners that are only 10% reinforced. This product will not off gas (known on Google as “crawl space cat urine odor”, go ahead and check it out), we guarantee it!! Our woven ground and wall liners are antibacterial, meaning mold and other organic growth will not grow to the liner.
Exterior Vent Covers – Plastic exterior recessed vent covers were secured and sealed to the exterior masonry wall over the two existing foundation vents on left rear of home to seal vent openings and improve exterior aesthetics on home. Color is black. Cover will not rust.
2 Dehumidifiers – Aprilaire has been the industry leader in residential humidification control since 1954. The Aprilaire Model E100 “Energy Star” rated dehumidifier delivers 23% annual energy savings above conventional products, a high-capacity solution designed for humidity control in crawl spaces and basements. The Model E100 potentially can remove up to 95 pints of moisture per day! Proudly made in the USA. Five year manufacturer’s parts warranty when installed by BRS Pros, an authorized installer for AprilAire.
It was a pleasure helping Frank make his home happy, healthy, & safe again!