Is your crawl space damp, dark, dirty, moldy, smelly and downright scary?
Wouldn't you like us to turn your crawl space from this....to this?
For most people the crawl space under their house is a place they only visit in their nightmares. Crawlspaces can be dark, damp, moldy, smelly, spider infested, hell-holes that the average homeowner doesn’t even want to think about, let alone go in to.
Energetechs can change all of that with a professional crawl-space upgrade. We insulate the walls and the rim joist, cover the ground with a properly-sealed, heavy-duty vapor barrier, seal any duct work, and provide the right amount of ventilation. Together these will transform your crawl space into a pleasant, clean, healthy, and energy-efficient asset to your home or business.
Why do I need a Vapor Barrier on my crawl space floor?
There are a number of potential hazards to the health of your home (or commercial building) and the people in it that need to be kept at bay by an expertly sealed vapor barrier in the crawl space. The first and most obvious is humidity. The ground underneath your house can be VERY damp. This dampness can cause musty odors, mold, rot, and create perfect habitat for various bugs and pests underneath your home or business.
Vapor Barriers can reduce Radon Infiltration
Then there is the possibility of radon in the ground and without a sealed vapor barrier there is nothing to stop radon from entering directly into the air you are breathing inside the building. Radon can be effectively mitigated by adding perforated pipes to collect any radon from under the vapor barrier and then venting it to outdoors. CLICK HERE to read more about our radon testing and mitigation services.
Save Energy with an Air-tight Crawl Space
Finally there is the issue of air leakage. You might be very surprised to know just how much air can move through the ground under your building. Of course this depends on the type of soil that you have but, if the ground is porous, this can be a significant source of air leakage, and therefore heat loss, which can waste energy and cost you money.
A Properly Sealed Crawl Space Vapor Barrier is Essential
Proper sealing of a crawl space vapor barrier means taping all of the joints in the plastic and sealing the plastic to the exterior walls and to any penetrations. Sealing the vapor barrier to the wall requires both an adhesive tape or caulk to create a seal AND some form of mechanical fastening to ensure that the plastic stays in place and the seal is not broken.
What kind of plastic sheeting do we use in crawl spaces?
We use an extraordinarily strong, 10mil plastic sheeting from Raven Industries. This is not just any sheet of plastic. This stuff is very difficult to tear or puncture unlike the typical 6mil plastic that many contractors use in crawl spaces. So one of our vapor barriers will last for a very long time and continue to do a great job of protecting your home, family, and or business from the nasty stuff under your building.
Improve resale value with a crawl space makeover!
Image the look of pleasant surprise on the faces of the couple who are thinking about buying your house when you show them your nice, upgraded crawl space (like the one on the right above) verses the house down the street that has the old scary version (like the one on the left).
Based in Missoula and serving Western Montana
Energetechs is an expert energy efficiency improvement company based in Missoula. However, we work as far afield as Kalispell and Whitefish, Hamilton, Butte, and Helena. So, if you’re in any of these areas call us today and we’ll be happy to help with your crawl space problem.
Our services are prompt, professional, and reliable and we stand behind everything we do. We understand that satisfied customers are the most important aspect in the continuing success of our business. We think you’ll be very happy with the improvements we can make to your crawl space.
Call Energetechs and Save Heat Now!
(406) 721 2741
615 Oak St, Suite 101, Missoula, MT, 59801