Category Archives: crawl space
Can I encapsulate my crawlspace: Another success story
One of the most common things we hear from homeowners is, “I want to do my own crawlspace encapsulation but I don’t know what I need or if I will have the time.” We love helping people figure out which of our products will best fit their individual needs and available resources (labor). Recently, we helped a homeowner […]
Read moreAnother successful crawl space encapsulation installation story.
We got a call a few weeks ago from a customer, desperately looking for some answers. During the construction process, the floor system of the home began to show signs of moisture damage (mold, mildew, etc..). The problem got significantly worse over the course of a few weeks when they finally realized that something had to be […]
Read moreCrawlspace Encapsulation – Quality
Your Crawlspace, Inc. is always looking innovative ways to improve the crawlspace encapsulation process. With more than a decade’s experience developing materials and installing those materials, Your Crawlspace, Inc.’s innovation has always been driven by four factors: safety, quality of installation, ease of installation, and profitability. We addressed safety in our last post. Your Crawlspace, […]
Read moreCrawlspace Encapsulation – Safety
Your Crawlspace, Inc. is always looking innovative ways to improve the crawlspace encapsulation process. With more than a decade’s experience developing materials and installing those materials, Your Crawlspace, Inc.’s innovation has always been driven by four factors: safety, quality of installation, ease of installation, and profitability. The expression, “First, do no harm.” is commonly […]
Read moreCrawlspace Contractor Cost Savings
I don’t need to tell the crawlspace contractors that the business of crawlspace encapsulation and vapor barrier installation is becoming more and more competitive. Between pest control companies, speciaity companies, HVAC contractors, insulation companies, and mold and water remediators, profit margins have been cut to the bone. Reputable crawlspace contractors everywhere are trying to find […]
Read moreThe Crawlspace Contractor’s Business Advantage
Between the struggling economy and business competition in general, the margins for crawlspace vapor barrier and crawlspace encapsulation installers have been cut to the bone. Reputable crawlspace contractors everywhere are trying to find materials and method that will give them a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and maximizing margins without sacrificing quality installations. If you […]
Read moreInstalling a Your Crawlspace Vapor Barrier System – Part 1
Whether doing a fully sealed crawlspace encapsulation or only adding a high quality and permanent vapor barrier, the best place to start is with a little basic research. Here are a few links that will get you started. The first two are from Advanced Energy, a nonprofit research organization who did much of the ground […]
Read moreThe Magic of the Your Crawlspace System
I had a call this morning from a contractor who had purchased our polyurethane adhesive to attach and seal a crawlspace vapor barrier to a foundation wall. He said it didn’t work. The Your Crawlspace recommended adhesive is a high quality polyurethane construction adhesive. We tested many adhesives to attach and seal our wall […]
Read moreCrawlspace Vapor Barrier Labor Cost
If you ask most any general contractor, “Generally, what’s your biggest Job cost?” you’re most likely going to hear, “Labor.” There’s no doubt that labor costs are the biggest expense on most construction jobs. That is certainly true in the crawlspace business. Whether doing an encapsulation or just installing a quality vapor barrier system, […]
Read moreThe Cost of Installing a Quality Vapor Barrier
We most often get questions regarding the cost of the Your Crawlspace vapor barrier system. Our prices are listed on the Your Crawlspace website (www.yourcrawlspace.com). Contractors and wholesalers are welcome to call (843) 543-9003 to discuss volume discounts and payment options. You can calculate how much materials you need or you can click the “Receive […]
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