If you are waterproofing the crawl space in your home, this is a great way to keep your home protected. Below is information about the benefits of doing this, as well as tips on choosing a crawl space liner. You can then get this work done and rest easy knowing your home is protected.

Benefits of Waterproofing Crawl Space

Besides keeping water out of the crawlspace, waterproofing this area can also keep out bad odors, dirt, dust, damaging termites, and water clogs. You will also have better air quality in your home, which can help you and your family be much more comfortable.

Waterproofing will also prevent mold and other fungi from growing inside your crawl space. If this happens, the spores from mold, mildew, etc. can get into your duct system. When your HVAC unit runs, the spores get inside your home. This can be dangerous for you and your family, especially if you have someone that has allergies or respiratory problems.

Having mold, mildew, etc. inside your ductwork will also result in you having to have the ductwork cleaned by a professional or have the duct work replaced.

Tips for Choosing the Crawl Space Liner

Waterproofing a crawl space is known as encapsulating the crawl space. To do this, a liner is used to line the crawls space. If you purchase an encapsulation kit to do this work on your own, you need to be sure you choose the correct liner.

One thing to consider is the liner thickness. A thicker liner also offers insulation to your crawl space. Look at the ratings on the encapsulation kit at the rating numbers. The lower the rating, the thicker the liner. It is much harder for insects to eat through a thick liner and much harder for moisture to get through.

You also want to make sure the liner is Energy Star Rated, and the backing should be made of aluminum foil. This is because aluminum foil reflects heat, which means it will keep the temperature cooler or warmer in your home.

Choose an encapsulation liner that has a good warranty, such as 20 to 30 years. This will ensure you will keep your crawl space waterproofed for a long time.

If you have no experience waterproofing a crawl space, you should hire a professional to do this work for you. This will ensure it is done correctly and that you will not have problems in the future. For more information, contact a company like Central Penn Waterproofing.