Crawl Space Insulation
Chilly Floors? Pipes Freezing? Install Crawl Space Insulation Today
We Fix Energy Leaks in Connecticut Homes with Crawl Space Insulation
Crawl spaces are often the most neglected part of your home as nobody wants to soot under the foundation. From hanging, missing, wet insulation to termites and pest infestation, an ignored crawl space can have several issues that can affect the energy efficiency of your house. The damage resulting from insufficient crawl space insulation could be cracking and shifting of foundation, excessive energy bills, poor indoor air quality and decreased home value.
The experts at Green Apple Spray Foam can help. We have been in the industry for more than 2 decades and have seen hundred of crawl spaces like this. We use state of the art products to insulate your crawl space. Our experience, dedication, and commitment to the standards of excellence ensure that we leave no stone unturned.
Are you looking forward to converting your open porch to a 3-seasons porch? The tight crawl space underneath needs to be insulated for improved comfort and energy efficiency. The insulation also needs to stay dry and free from rodents and pest infestation. We can insulate the crawl space under your multi-season room to make it warm, and comfortable during the whole year.
Combined with moisture control and air sealing, our crawl space solutions can save energy, prevent mold growth and preserve the air quality in your home. No job is too big, no crawl space is too small for us!
Why Choose Us for Crawl Space Insulation?
Stellar Reputation, Extensive Knowledge and Certifications
Unique Solutions
Every house is different. As a result, we make certain that every solution is unique as well. Everything we do comes with a guarantee of peace of mind.
Comprehensive Assessment
Potential problems such as moisture or a leaking pipe in a crawl space can harm your home. Our in-depth, free assessment can help you identify the problems and choose the best possible solutions.
Efficient insulation service
We know that your problem requires an urgent response. We promptly respond to your call and help you insulate your crawl space quickly.
Updated Knowledge
Industry trends change fast. Our pros keep their knowledge updated and provide you with the most knowledgeable and practical advice.
Follow Timelines
You are often budgeted on time for a big home renovation project. We ensure that we set and follow realistic timelines for crawl space insulation or air sealing so that the rest of the project could be completed as scheduled.
Result-Oriented
You want results! We deliver exactly what is required to permanently solve the problem. Our crawl space insulation solutions are meant to last and we get it right the first time, every time.
Benefits of Crawl Space Insulation
Improving Energy Efficiency
When moisture, dust, and filth enter your home through the crawl space, your home’s HVAC system must work harder to adjust for the temperature and air quality changes. Crawl space insulation prevents this from occurring and increases the efficiency of your HVAC units. As a result, you’ll be able to save a lot of money on your energy cost.
Improved Quality of Air in Your Home
Crawl spaces are a breeding ground for bugs, rodents, mold, and mildew. The pollutants seep through the floorboards inside your house and decline the air quality inside. This can lead to a variety of health issues. Insulation keeps moisture, pollution, and other allergens out of the house, sealed in your crawl space, improving the quality of the air inside.
Mold and Wetness
Mold, wetness and freezing temperatures can all cause problems in crawl areas. Installing proper insulation can help with a lot of these crawl space insulation problems.
Enhanced Comfort
You will be able to reap varying benefits from an insulated crawl area depending on the type of insulation you have placed. Insulating the crawl area minimizes the cold drafty feeling that comes through the floorboards and makes them considerably more comfortable to touch.
Types of Crawl Space Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation Is clean and efficient, and we believe the best type of crawl space insulation. The closed-cell spray foam is applied to the perimeter crawl space wall. It provides twice the insulation value, as well as, hardens to provide added structural integrity to the brick and block. It also becomes a moisture barrier for the wall.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass batts are used to insulate crawl spaces between the exposed joists. Usually, six-inch R-19 fiberglass insulation batts are used with the paper moisture guard facing the living area and hung securely without compressing.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose batts can also be used for crawl space insulation. Made up of 90% recycled materials, cellulose is green and sustainable. It reduces noise as well as provides thermal insulation.
Types of Crawl Space Insulation
Spray foam, fiberglass, and cellulose are the insulation products available at Green Apple Spray Foam. Homeowners prefer spray foam insulation in crawl spaces due to its longevity and ease of application, however, situations vary and there might be several factors to consider before choosing the right type of insulation for your crawl space.
Whether a crawl space is ventilated or unventilated is one factor to consider while insulating it. Another factor to consider before choosing the type of crawl space insulation is whether the crawl space had been insulated before or not. Accessibility to your crawl space might be another deciding factor. Some crawl spaces are very narrow and make it very difficult to reach. Others are quite wide and easily accessible. Contact one of our experts to find out the best options available for your crawl space insulation.
What People Say
Every time you hear the heat kick, or the air conditioning start up again, its costing you money.
How do We Insulate a Crawl Space?
We look inside your crawl space and measure the thickness of any insulation we find there. We find out the thickness of insulation to determine the R-value. R-value is greatly reduced when batts are pinched or drooping.
Insulation can be used to fill a variety of voids in crawl spaces. Rim joists will be insulated and air-sealed. Insulation and vapor barriers will be placed. Along the crawl space’s outside foundation walls, insulation will be installed.
Signs that your Crawl Space Needs Re-Insulation?
Chilly air blowing under your feet or cold floors in winter
Condensation on ductwork in summer
Moisture or dampness on the floor
Needing additional heat source
Settling and compacting insulation over time
Measuring the R-value of your home
Signs of animal infestation like traces of mice, squirrels, etc in your crawl space.
Concern about pipes freezing
Factors to Consider While Insulating a Crawl Space
Whether a crawl space is ventilated or unventilated is one factor to consider while insulating it. Another factor to consider before choosing the type of crawl space insulation is whether the crawl space had been insulated before or not. Accessibility to your crawl space might be another deciding factor. Some crawl spaces are very narrow and make it very difficult to reach. Others are quite wide and easily accessible. Contact one of our experts to find out the best options available for your crawl space insulation.
FAQs
An encapsulated crawl space is different from a wall-vented crawl space in two ways. First, a continuous vapor barrier is installed on the floor and the outer walls in an encapsulated crawl space. On the other hand, a wall-vented crawl space has a floor liner installed. Secondly, the foundation vents are sealed in an encapsulated crawl space whereas the wall-vented crawl space has open foundation vents.
Foundation vents should remain sealed as it results in a clean, dry, and energy-efficient crawl space.
You might need to replace your crawl space if it is ruined by moisture, pests, or rodents. You might also need to air seal it properly. If the insulation is in good shape, you don’t need to replace it.
Most of the crawl spaces smell bad because of various reasons. One reason is the fact that the open foundation vents bring in humid air and cause mold growth. The moisture can also harm the wooden subfloor causing it to decay and stink. Another reason could be the absence of a vapor barrier, which causes it to take on a musty-earth-dirt-smell. Similarly, unwanted animals and pests cause odors in crawl spaces.
Spray foam is often the best application in crawl space situations.
Crawl space encapsulation is a process in which a tough moisture barrier is installed on the floor of a crawl space. Furthermore, the foundations’ vents are sealed, walls are insulated and a crawl space dehumidifier is installed. Encapsulation results in completely air sealing the space.
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