Category Archives: Crawlspace Vapor Barrier
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 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 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 moreCrawlspace Vapor Barriers – Thick Enough?
Lately, I’ve been fielding a lot of questions about our Crawl Curtain vapor barrier designed for crawlspace wall applications. The most frequent question is about the thickness. Is 8 mils thick enough? Will 8 mils be strong enough to last? And is the Your Crawlspace vapor barrier adhesive strong enough? The answer to all these questions […]
Read moreCrawlspace Contractors Save Money Using the Crawl Curtain
As the old saying goes, “Time is Money.” If you’re a crawlspace contractor, you know that to do a professional crawlspace encapsulation or just install a quality vapor barrier according to expert specifications, it is going to take time. And when you’re paying two or three guys to do the work, anything you can do […]
Read morePatented Crawlspace Wall Vapor Barrier Is in Production
We’re beginning our first full production run of our patented vapor barrier and pier and wall liner. What makes it unique is the ability to cost effectively install it on a crawlspace wall without the need for mechanical fasteners or toxic and flammable adhesives. Using a furring strip or plastic fastener increases the installation labor […]
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