Crawl Space Encapsulation Systems DIY

I've experienced the crawl space business for 15 years and I've seen nearly every system you could imagine - from spray foams to concrete to thin plastic sheets. Some are better than others, but the only way to encapsulate the area beneath your property is to set up a liner with zero permeability.

What is  Go here ?

Zero Perm means just that absolutely no water, moisture, radon gas or odors will penetrate through it. Tests need to show 0.000 penetration of Hydrogen gas (the smallest gas molecule) through the membrane. The whole idea of spending the money to encapsulate the crawl space or basement would be to STOP water, moisture, radon gas and any unpleasant odors. Liners which are 6, 12 and 20mil thick are NOT Zero Perm and can still let in harmful gasses as well as letting in moisture that will only continue steadily to feed the mold and bugs that try to get at home.

What Else Should I Look for in a Liner?

If you are going to spend enough time & money to set up a crawl space liner search for more benefits as well as zero permeability. Search for liners that are

- Energy Star Rated to get a 30% Tax Credit back on your own purchase
- R Value of 5 to add insulation & boost your heating/ cooling efficiency
- Reflectivity value of 97% to avoid radiant heat loss
- Class A / Class 1 fire rating

Homeowners all over have found that improving the homes they have is more cost effective than buying new. Some homeowners just like the fact that they can save money by doing the work themselves plus some still prefer to have someone else do the installation. Either way, utilizing a Zero Perm, Energy Star Rated encapsulation system is a terrific way to pre-finish a basement or any area underneath your home.