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Do I Need to Enclose My Crawl Space?

Winter is here and the last thing you want to deal with is a cold home. With temperatures dropping, it’s important that your heating systems are ready, and your home is prepared to weather the cold. If not, you could be dealing with cold air and high energy bills. Crawl space enclosure this winter provides a solution to both problems that many homeowners face.

There are several benefits to enclosing your crawlspace. One that many look forward to is saving on their energy bill. The moisture in your crawlspace can affect the temperature inside the home, causing the HVAC unit or furnace to run longer to help keep your home warm, in return using more electricity. When you enclose your crawlspace, the moisture barrier acts as a sealant, which controls the moisture levels. This will ease the strain of your HVAC system to make your home more energy-efficient and save on energy bills.

Another great benefit of enclosing your crawlspace is preventing moisture growth and odor. If left open, high moisture levels can cause unwanted growth, creating considerable damage to your home, posing a health risk to your family, and potentially causing an odor throughout your home.

An unsealed crawlspace is an open invitation to pests looking for shelter, food, and water. Once inside, these pests can cause damage and present a health risk to your home and family. Once installed, the moisture barrier can help eliminate entry points for these pests to infest.

Consider calling your local pest control company for a crawlspace enclosure inspection and quote to stay warm and pest-free this winter!

Caring for Your North Carolina Home’s Crawl Space

Every homeowner should ensure their home’s temperature is consistent for comfortable living. Unfortunately, your crawl space could contribute to your home’s ever-changing temperature. Crawl spaces can be impacted by moisture and pests, making it essential to fix these issues promptly.

Moisture in Your Crawl Space

Living in the south can bring high humidity. This humidity contributes to conditions suitable for mold growth and wood rot. Over time, these conditions can cause severe health issues for family members who suffer from asthma and allergies. If you notice excessive moisture in your crawl space and home, it’s best to resolve it in a timely manner.

Pests in Your Crawl Space

After the warmer months leave, your crawl space might become a refuge for pests and wildlife. Some pests that might seek shelter and comfort in your crawl space include ants, crickets, spiders, mice, and cockroaches. Termites will also find it easier to eat away at our home’s structure if it is moist enough.

Crawl Space Care Tips

Enclosing or encapsulating your crawl space is one of the best methods for taking care of your crawl space, although there are some do-it-yourself measures you can implement on your own to improve the health of your home’s crawl space.

Eliminate moisture by repairing leaky faucets and clearing clogged drains

Seal any exterior cracks or holes to keep pests from easily accessing your home

Eliminate any additional food supplies and hiding places for pests and wildlife, such as woodpiles stored near your home

Replace any loose mortar around foundations and weatherstripping around windows and doors.

If you suspect you have pest infestations or moisture problems in your crawlspace, reach out to your local pest control company to schedule a free inspection and receive the best plan of action today!