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Protection from the Ground Up
When a new home or building has challenges with maintaining air quality and temperature control, it is likely that the issue lies in the way the structure was insulated when it was built. The crawl sp [...]
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If the changing regulations on construction safety are overwhelming to you– particularly those surrounding crawl space code requirements – we understand your frustration.
The team at Americov [...]
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon gas, while existing in small quantities everywhere in the air around us, is a toxicant that can exist in large quantities in the ground. T [...]
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Most of the air that we breathe while inside our homes and other buildings comes from inside the crawl space. Therefore, it is crucial that the crawl space be free of toxins, gasses, and mold. Crawl s [...]
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The key to a healthy and long-lasting building project is protection from the elements, beginning at the base. Crawl space encapsulation plastic is a simple way to meet compliance requirements and avo [...]
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Because a large percentage of breathable air in a residential building comes from the crawl space, it is crucial to use a vapor barrier in your encapsulation that meets crawl space code requirements. [...]
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What is a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?
A crawl space vapor barrier is installed in areas of buildings such as basements to protect the base of a residential building from the moisture that comes from t [...]
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Crawl space encapsulation is just one of many parts of a building project, but it requires careful consideration. This process adds a perm rated vapor barrier on crawl space floors and walls to keep t [...]
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A moisture barrier is used when installing floors or walls in areas prone to dampness or excess moisture, such as basements, ceilings, or crawl spaces. There is a reason why you should be concerned ab [...]
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From natural disasters to problems with plumbing, a flood in your home is disastrous. Flood damage can wreak havoc on your home and is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. In the case of a flood, many tim [...]
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