Tulsa, OK Crawlspace Encapsulation and Vapor Barrier
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The meaning of encapsulation is not as complicated as it may sound. Encapsulation is a process by which the crawl space of a home is protected from the outside air and from moisture. The encapsulation process typically includes a vapor barrier and a crawl space dehumidifier. The encapsulation benefits for a home in Tulsa are very great. Tulsa is a fairly humid place to live, so that means water from the air can get into the crawl space of the home very easily and cause damage. Too much moisture in a home’s crawl space can cause problems like mold growth and material breakdown. Since there is no way for a crawl space to dry out—there aren’t too many crawl space vents or any access to sunlight to evaporate the water—the water builds up and causes problems. Sometimes crawl space fans can help dry out the area temporarily, but really the only way to ensure that a crawl space will be safe from water damage is if the encapsulation process occurs. The encapsulation method can be different for different contractors because there are a couple ways to do it. This company does it in a very effective and simple way as to ensure that the process is fairly quick.
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crawlspace encapsulation services
First, the crawl space will be accessed through the least inconvenient place in the home. Once the crawl space is accessible then the contractors will go in to the space and remove any insulation or wood that is soiled or damaged. The crawl space needs to be cleared of all materials that have been damaged by the moisture so that new materials can be put in that don’t already have water in them. After all of those materials have been removed, a vacuum will be used to remove any excess or standing water that might exist in the crawl space. If only a small amount of water has gotten into the crawl space then this step can be skipped. Then contractors will use a crawl space dehumidifier to get the remaining water out of the air before replacing the materials soiled by the water in the first place. Once the air is dry, the insulation and wood will be replaced. Typically, insulation that already exists in old homes in Tulsa won’t be the best insulation, so this is a good excuse to replace the insulation which fiberglass or another more effective and safe kind. Next comes the installation of the vapor barrier. The vapor barrier is basically a large, thick tarp that is spread over the entire crawl space covering the floor, walls, and ceiling to keep water from getting through the walls into the open area. The more carefully the vapor barrier is installed the more effective it will be. These contractors are very skilled at making the vapor barrier airtight to the sides of the crawl space. These contractors are some of the best in Tulsa and will make sure that the vapor barrier installation will be the best and the whole encapsulation process is done correctly.