Crawl Space Encapsulation Services
If your crawl space is damp, musty, or contributing to uneven temperatures in your home, crawl space encapsulation can make a dramatic difference. At Foundation Specialist, we help homeowners across Western Michigan create healthier, more energy-efficient homes by sealing and protecting their crawl spaces from moisture, mold, and structural damage.
Whether you’re dealing with standing water, high humidity, or cold floors in the winter, our crawl space encapsulation systems are designed to provide long-term protection and peace of mind.
What Is Crawl Space Encapsulation?
Crawl space encapsulation is the process of sealing your crawl space from outside moisture and air. This involves installing a heavy-duty vapor barrier along the floor and walls, sealing vents, and often adding insulation and a dehumidification system.
The goal is simple: create a clean, dry, controlled environment beneath your home.
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Crawl Space Insulation
Crawl Space Waterproofing
When it comes to crawl space waterproofing, we will be sure that this area below your home is completely sealed off so that moisture won’t be able to get inside and cause problems whenever it rains or when there’s melting snow on your lawn. Crawl space waterproofing can sometimes be called crawl space encapsulation, and this involves the installation of vapor barriers, floor liners, and even sump pumps and dehumidifiers may need to be installed for total protection against leaks and humidity problems. We guarantee that when we leave your home, you will have a dry, safe, and healthy crawl space that will be free of mold, bacteria, moisture, and water damage.
Encapsulation Before and After
See a crawl space completely transformed through professional waterproofing encapsulation by Foundation Specialists MI. This timelapse walks through each stage of the process—from moisture control and vapor barrier installation to full encapsulation—creating a sealed, dry, and healthier space beneath the home that helps protect the foundation for years to come.
Vapor Barriers
Foundation Specialist will install high-quality vapor barriers during the encapsulation process. These barriers will be attached to the walls of your crawl space to help seal it off. We can provide you with the following types of vapor barriers:
12 Mil SilverBack™
The 12 Mil SilverBack™ vapor barrier is one of the most popular barriers sold in the U.S. It is made in America and is thick, much like a plastic material. It’s made from strong virgin polyethylene resin and is string reinforced. It’s 100% inert, meaning that there are no VOCs or off gassing. It was also specially-designed to be able to resist mold and mildew growth.
20 Mil SilverBack™
The 20 Mil SilverBack™ material makes for a premiere vapor barrier. It is also made from virgin polyethylene resin and is thick, like a plastic material. It’s naturally resistant to mold, and mildew growth and string reinforced for extra durability.
Both of the SilverBack™ vapor barriers are incredibly energy-efficient since they help keep hot/cold air out where it belongs. This means your home’s HVAC systems won’t need to work as hard to keep your living quarters comfortable all year.
Watch as our team at Foundation Specialists MI transforms this crawl space with professional crawl space encapsulation! This timelapse video captures the entire process from start to finish, showing how we seal out moisture, install a vapor barrier, and create a cleaner, healthier space beneath the home.
Contact Our Experts For Crawl Space Encapsulation
Our team of experts can help you keep your crawl space dry with professional crawl space encapsulation. To schedule an inspection and estimate for crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing you can contact our experts online or by calling 616-438-0551.