Is Insulation Enough to Protect A Crawl Space?

The choice to insulate your crawl space is certainly a step in the right direction. But is it enough? It can be if you live in a dry area that rarely experiences humidity. Innovative Basement Authority uses ExTremeBloc™ for crawl space insulation, which can be a stand-alone solution. For complete protection, especially for areas with frequent rainfall and flooding issues, there are other solutions you can consider.  

All the below solutions are compatible with both our own insulation services and your existing insulation.  

• Drainage Matting and Interior Drains  

Drainage mattering and an interior drainage system are great ways to combat water and prevent it from pooling in the crawl space. These systems capture water and funnel it toward your sump pump.  

• Crawl Space Sump Pump  

A crawl space sump pump can be a useful thing if your area or your crawl space often deals with flooding events, or if your plumbing often springs leaks. These pumps forcefully discharge water that has been gathered by your crawl space interior drainage system.  

• Vent Covers  

Vent covers are a necessity in many homes. This is because only a few decades ago, it was thought that an open ventilation system would be beneficial to a home. It would allow fresh air to circulate through the crawl space and keep it dry. Now we know that the opposite is true. Thankfully, fixing the problem is a quick, simple, and cost-effective job of placing airtight vent covers over these vents.  

• Vapor Barriers  

A vapor barrier is essential for a fully protected, insulated, and encapsulated crawl space. This barrier transforms a crawl space into a hygienic, energy-efficient area by keeping out water, pests, and humidity.  

Our CrawlSeal™ barrier is a 20-mil thick poly-blend lining with a 25-year warranty against rips and tears. Innovative Basement Authority uses only long-lasting solutions that keep your crawl space clean and free of problems.  

• A Sum of The Total  

Installing ExTremeBloc™ insulation on its own may be the ideal way to protect your crawl space. But for the ultimate protection, Innovative Basement Authority is more than happy to create a custom complete crawl space repair solution.