Photo Album: Encapsulating a Crawl Space in Purcellville, VA

This home in Purcellville, VA was built with a vented dirt crawl space, which building scientists now agree was a mistake. These vents allow outside air to enter the home. Once the insulation sags away due to moisture and time, outside air gets above it, rendering the insulation useless. Outside air flowing into the crawl space can also cause mold and wood rot. Insects and other pests can flourish as they enter through the vents. To solve this, the team at 3 Pros Basement Systems encapsulated this crawl space. SilverGlo insulation was installed on the walls and TerraBlock and CleanSpace were permanently fastened across the floor. These measures result in much lower humidity, a more comfortable home, warmer floors, fewer drafts, and lower energy bills.