Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation Prevents Pests in Lutsen, MN

This home in Lutsen, MN had issues with pests. Mice chewed up the foam board and fiberglass batting insulation in the basement and crawl space. The owners knew they needed new insulation with a solid plan to prevent pests from entering going forward. DBS Design Specialist Henry Jungbauer is an expert in our Dr. Energy Saver® services for whole-home energy solutions. After a thorough inspection, he agreed that the best course of action would be to replace the existing insulation and replace it with closed-cell spray foam. Nick Woods II and his crawl space team insulated both the basement and crawl spaces. They applied closed-cell spray foam to the vertical walls in order to completely seal the space and protect it from air leaks, moisture, and pests. From there, the team applied TerraBlock™ crawl space insulation directly on the dirt floor. A vapor barrier using CleanSpace® was laid on top of the TerraBlock™ to completely encapsulate the space. Crawl space encapsulation is an important step in protecting your home from the elements year-round. It is also key in preventing the stack effect, the process of air entering your home via the basement or crawl space and traveling throughout the rest of your home, escaping via your attic. These homeowners now have solid protection against pesky pests and the year-round weather of the North Shore.