5 Reasons to Encapsulate Your Crawl Space

Crawl spaces are often neglected due to an out of sight out of mind mentality. Maybe you don't use yours, so you think "hey its fine! I don't need to know what goes on down there." However, a healthy home starts from the ground up, and what is going on in your crawl space can be affecting you more than you know. Here are five reasons to consider crawl space encapsulation.

Moisture in the Crawl Space

Moisture in the crawl space is not good. Moisture leads to bigger problems like mold or rot. Take care of your crawl space now before these headaches appear. 

Energy Costs

A dirt crawl space that is vented can cost you an extra 15% to 25% in heating or cooling costs.

Vented Crawl Space Problems

A vented crawl space is a problematic crawl space. Vents let in water, vermin, and outside air. 

Storage Potential

Tap into the unused storage potential of your crawl space! Seasonal decor no longer needs to overflow from your hall closet. You are already paying to have a crawl space; you might as well get the best use of your money and be able to use it for storage as well. 

Home Value

An unmaintained crawl space can reduce the value of your home by at least 10% and make it extremely hard if not nearly impossible to sell. 

These are just a few reasons to consider encapsulating your crawl space. Have any questions? Reach out to us at CrawlSpace Solutions of Arkansas!