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Protection from the Ground Up
Approximately 70% of homes have mold, and mold can form in as little as 24 hours after water damage. Without a vapor barrier, mold can cause serious health issues like asthma, acute bronchitis, and al [...]
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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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When purchasing a home, it’s important to understand the purpose of your crawl space and how it can impact the health of your home. If you find yourself asking, “Should I ventilate my crawl space? [...]
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Crawl space encapsulation is the process of adding heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting to your crawl space floors and foundation walls. By encapsulating your crawl space, you keep that space cleaner and [...]
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The function of a moisture barrier is to help keep moisture from moving through a wall or floor. This is accomplished by using certified vapor retarder plastic sheeting while installing floors or wall [...]
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Americover has been the trusted source for plastic sheeting by contractors for over 25 years. Serving our loyal community of builders is one of the things we do best! We asked some of our customers ab [...]
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Dura Skrim is a lightweight and highly tear-resistant polyethylene liner that has been sold and trusted by Americover for many years. This highly acclaimed vapor barrier plastic sheeting has many appl [...]
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