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Why You Need A Vapor Barrier Installed In Your Crawl Space

28 April 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

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If you have a crawl space under your home, don't just forget about it. You are going to want to ensure that you are taking proper care of the crawlspace. Proper care of the crawl space is essential if you want to take care of the rest of your home. When it comes to taking care of the crawl space, one of the best ways to do that is by installing a vapor barrier. A crawl space vapor barrier install can offer you a wide range of benefits that are worth considering.

Great a Moisture Barrier

The biggest benefit of installing a crawl space vapor barrier is that you will be able to keep moisture out. You are creating a barrier between the moisture found in the soil in your crawl space and your home. By adding a barrier, the mixture will stay in the soil and will not work its way into your home. Without a barrier, moisture from the soil can easily penetrate your home, resulting in health issues and quality issues.  You don't want the underside of your home to be constantly wet; by installing a vapor barrier, you can ensure that doesn't happen. 

Stop Mold

No one wants mold in their home. When you have an open crawl space, and moisture can do whatever it wants, mold is a possibility. Mold can make its way up through your home from the crawl space. The lack of ventilation, darkness, and moisture can make a crawl space the perfect place for mold to fester and grow. This can damage the wood in your home as well, causing structural damage.

Eliminate Pests

Your crawl space, without a moisture barrier, is basically a big dirt area where pests, small and large, from stink bugs to ants to rats, can turn into their home. Bigger animals, such as raccoons, may also find your crawl space a great area to call home. If you want to avoid pests of all sizes from turning the underside of your home into their home, installing a vapor barrier is a good place to start. You will reduce moisture and help keep pests out. You should also make sure that the entrances to your crawl space are well sealed, so larger animals can't get into your crawl space that way either. 

Protect Wiring

Most homes have things such as wiring under the house. If you have wiring in your crawl space that connects to your home, you are going to want to ensure that it is protected. With a vapor barrier, your electrical wires and water will not mix. Your home's wires will also be more protected, ensuring your system lasts longer. 

When it comes to taking care of your home, adding a vapor barrier is a great solution. It will help keep your home nice and secure from the bottom up. Talk to a contractor about installing a vapor barrier today.