Block Wall Treatment
Installing a vapor barrier in a crawl space comes with one important challenge: the entire wall should be covered to stop moisture from passing through. If we coat all the walls and floor with an covering that isn't clear, how will termite and pest inspectors be able to check for infestations?
A proper crawl space vapor barrier should be installed with a space left at the top around the entire edge to accommodate for this. This way, the common signs of an infestation- such as mud tubes from termite paths, can be easily sighted without needing to remove the layer, Covering the tops of block walls will also protect your home from the enormous amount of exposure that the block openings adds to the home, helping to prevent moisture from passing upwards behind the CleanSpace and into the crawl space air. (Right, Below: WallCap Installation complementing a crawl space encapsulation)
WallCap, provided by Basement Systems across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, is an important part of our complete crawl space encapsulation system. Included also in this sytem is a crawl space vapor barrier installed on the floor and walls, airtight crawl space vent covers, our line of airtight crawl space access doors, and when needed, our crawl space dehumidifiers and crawl space sump pumps. Contact us today for a free crawl space inspection and estimate.
