How to Seal a Crawl Space with a Dirt Floor

Have you ever wondered if the dirt crawl space under your home is a problem? The answer is yes! When the earth is exposed in a crawl space, water vapor is consistently coming into the air. 

What's the big deal?

Moisture in the air leads to big problems such as mold, rot, and structural issues. If there is mold in your crawl space, the air rising into your home will start to smell musty. When rot starts in the crawl space it causes structural compromise. In order to avoid these big problems, sealing your dirt crawl space is really important. 

Why should I seal my dirt crawl space?

Dirt crawl spaces have groundwater leakage and high humidity which makes for a lot of moisture in a cramped space. If your crawl space has a dirt floor it most likely has vents as well. Vents let in even more outside air which increases the moisture problem in your crawl space. 

How to seal my dirt crawl space?

The best way to take care of sealing your dirt crawl space is to call the experts. Your crawl space is dirty, damp, a little smelly, and fully of spiders and probably some other critters you'd rather not come face to face with. 

What can CrawlSpace Solutions of Arkansas do for me?

Each crawl space is unique. Before we start any work, a System Design Specialist will come out to your home. After a thorough (free) inspection they will come up with a solution that fits your specific needs. It may look like some variation of the following:

• Clean out all of the junk in your crawl space. Old vapor barriers, debris, falling insulation, we remove it all.
• Put in water removal systems as needed such as: a SmartSump Sump Pump and EZ Flow Drainage System. 
• Seal the old vents and insulate the walls with SilverGlo Insulation Panels. SilverGlo is a graphite infused insulation that proves to be 24% more effective than a traditional foam insulation. 
• Replace any drafty doors with an EverLast CrawlSpace Door. An EverLast Door is a waterproof crawl space door made from inorganic materials that resist mold and won't rot. 
• Install Drainage Matting and a CleanSpace Encapsulation System. Drainage Matting creates a thermal break from the earth and softens the earth making it easier to crawl on. CleanSpace is a durable 20mil thick vapor barrier that goes on top of the drainage matting and encapsulates the floors and walls of the crawl space. 
• A SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is installed to keep the air dry and fresh. This energy efficient, self-draining dehumidifier can remove up to 100 pints of water from the air each day.

When should I seal my dirt crawl space?

The faster the problem is taken care of the quicker you will be able to enjoy the solution: a dry, usable crawl space with no moisture problems. A dry crawl space is a healthy crawl space.

Call us at CrawlSpace Solutions of Arkansas at 1-501-329-4000 to seal your dirt crawl space.