Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Cabins in Two Harbors, MN Have Crawl Space Encapsulated

New cabin owners in Two Harbors, MN wanted to protect their investment by encapsulating the crawl space in two cabins. Moisture and mold had begun to form in the crawl spaces, letting them know that the insulation was not sufficient.DBS Design Specialist Austin Burley 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 and existing insulation and replace it with closed-cell spray foam on the vertical walls as well as our crawl space encapsulation system for the dirt floor. Nick Woods II and his crawl space team insulated the two 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 a layer of drainage matting and then 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 intense year-round weather on the North Shore.