Encapsulated Crawlspaces Provide Better Indoor Air Quality

Spring is a time of renewal and bloom. Unfortunately, for many people, it is also the rebirth of annoyances like seasonal allergies. Pollen from trees and grass can impact your quality of life. Still, property owners often fail to realize that their crawlspace could worsen the situation. With damp and unsealed spaces below your home, you create an environment where airborne allergens, dust, and spores can be brought into your living space and circulate. 

How Your Crawlspace Might Make Allergies Worse

One of the most effective steps a conscientious homeowner can make is crawlspace encapsulation for their Marietta property. With many Georgia homes having traditional vented crawlspaces once believed to prevent moisture buildup, the design often promotes excess humidity, contaminants, and pest problems. Here are some ways unsealed crawlspaces impact your life:  

  • Mold Growth – Moisture accumulation creates ideal conditions for mold that infiltrate your HVAC system.  

  • Dust/Pollen Buildup – Open crawlspaces bring in outdoor allergens and allow them to accumulate. When airflow from the crawlspace to the living areas occurs, known as the stack effect, it carries these allergens. 

  • Pests – Damp environments can attract insects and rodents, adding to the allergen threats with additional contaminants from their nesting, waste, and decay.

  • Poor Air Circulation – Crawlspaces produce musty odors and cannot readily circulate air, compounding these effects and allowing them to influence the main living level of the residence. 

Encapsulating Can Reduce Allergen Issues 

Almost fully sealing the crawlspace with a vapor barrier helps to control humidity and reduces the environmental conditions in which allergens can multiply and thrive. The encapsulation process improves home life in a few specific ways: 

  • Preventing mold  

  • Blocking outside air/allergens 

  • Reducing insect and rodent activity 

  • Enhancing HVAC efficiency 

AdvantaClean of Marietta Helps with Professional Crawlspace Encapsulation

Pursuing crawlspace encapsulation could dramatically reduce seasonal allergy concerns about your indoor air quality. Our specialists at AdvantaClean of Marietta specialize in high-quality sealing materials and vapor barriers to protect your property from excessive moisture, infestations, and allergen buildup. We can create an allergen-free environment under your house by combining polypropylene sheeting, insulation, and dehumidification. Our understanding of the climate as residents of Georgia allows us to tailor encapsulation for each property separately to maximize long-term results.  

Call Us to Start the Path to Your Healthier Home 

With spring coming back into full swing, countless Georgians face months of sneezing and congestion concerns. Keep indoor air quality at its best by addressing some of the lesser-considered entry points, like your home’s neglected crawlspace. Contact our AdvantaClean of Marietta team to get started on your inspection and encapsulating process today at (470) 819-2077.

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