Posted by John Concrane on June 7, 2025 in Construction
Top crawlspaces repairs Atlanta: How does crawl space encapsulation work? At Atlanta Vapor Barrier, we do full encapsulations and partial encapsulations. A fully encapsulated crawl space will have no outside air coming in. We seal your vents and cracks in your foundation walls where air is entering. Your piers (also known as columns or posts) are wrapped. The foundation walls are wrapped as well, and all seams are sealed with strong waterproof tape. A huge plus is that a fully encapsulated crawl space does not need flooring insulation. So what’s a partial encapsulation? Basically it’s the same as a full encapsulation, except the vents are left open and powered vents are installed instead of a dehumidifier. This is a more economical approach to encapsulation and eliminates the maintenance and costs associated with a dehumidifier. However, a fully encapsulated crawl space is much more energy efficient, compensating for the cost of maintaining a dehumidifier. Find additional details at Georgia waterproof foundations.
Cleaning out your crawl space is important to your health. Georgia crawl spaces are typically humid, full of debris and dirt. Up to 60% of the air in your home comes from your crawlspace! During the cleaning process, we will be careful not to dispose of any items you’d like to keep. The cleaning process also is safe for pets and children. Once cleaned, we recommend adding a sanitization treatment to disinfect the crawl space from germs and improve pest control.
Don’t Overlook the Importance of a Drainage System: Some homeowners assume that encapsulations will keep water out of their crawl space, and they don’t need a drainage system. The mistake with doing so is that an encapsulation does not prevent water entry or flooding under houses. Damage caused by water can be expensive to repair. Fixing a water-damaged foundation, for instance, can set you back as much as $12,000. To avoid scenarios where water sits against your house, install a water drainage system that directs the water away. A French drain system or a sump pump can help. Find even more info on https://www.atlantavaporbarrier.com/.
Founded in 2005, AtlantaVaporBarrier specializes in crawl space encapsulation and basement waterproofing services. Our team of experts have over 30 years of experience. We travel all over Georgia to handle residential and commercial jobs. Whether it’s sagging floors, debris, water intrusion or insulation problems in your crawlspace or basement, we can help! We also specialize in crawlspace dehumidifiers, sump pumps and drainage solutions.
A damp crawl space will most likely have mold growth issues as well. Inspect the floor joists and HVAC equipment for any signs of mold growth. Deal with the mold before you begin the actual encapsulation project. Conduct a safety inspection to ensure that your combustion appliances aren’t emitting carbon monoxide that could back-draft into your living space. Encapsulating your crawlspace without addressing this issue could prove hazardous to you and your loved ones.
A properly insulated attic can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 40%! We offer foil radiant barriers, blown in fiberglass / cellulose insulation, spray foam and fiberglass batt insulation for attics. For homes or rooms without an attic, spray foam insulation can be a great way to making your home more efficient. Basement or crawl space water intrusion is usually resolved with a french drain. A french drain redirects water into a sump pump or drains out away from the home. If you have water intrusion or see efflorescence / water stains on your concrete walls, reach out for a free french drain estimate.
Our mission is offer affordable and effective crawlspace services that will last. Our vapor barriers and other products are carefully selected and tested for maximum durability and performance. We pride ourselves in taking no shortcuts, and doing things right the first time. Upon completion, our technicians will double check all work and perform a thorough cleaning of the job site. You’ll be glad you chose AtlantaVaporBarrier. It’s not uncommon for crawl spaces to be filled with broken concrete, trash and random things like fallen pieces of insulation or dead rodents! If you’d like your crawl space debris removed, snap a few pics and text them to us for a free estimate! It’s helpful for us to know if you currently use your crawl space for storage.
How much does waterproofing cost in Georgia? At Atlanta Vapor Barrier, we provide an extremely competitive quote from the beginning. If you happen to get a better offer in writing, we will match or beat that offer with either pricing or upgraded service. Waterproofing can vary from a few hundred for a small area to a few thousand for an entire home. The factors that affect pricing include difficulty, materials used and size of the area to be waterproofed. Atlanta Exterior French Drain An outside / outdoor french drain is used to keep water away from your foundation, shed, etc. It can also be used to prevent pooling of water in your lawn / yard. Exterior french drains can be drained into an outdoor sump pump, but typically drain away from the area above ground.