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Crawl Space Repair, Encapsulation and Moisture Control in Manitoba There are three things that typically destroy building materials (wood in particular): water, temperature and ultraviolet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most important. A dirt, vented or unconditioned concrete crawl space under a home in Manitoba is a very bad idea. The earth has very high humidity in the soil. This water vapor moves easily into the crawl space from outside, where it is pulled upwards into the home environment. Damp environments are unhealthy and destructive... a place where mold thrives and spreads by producing millions of airborne spores – a rare few of which are even toxic – and heating and cooling costs are higher, especially if you have a vented dirt crawl space. Insects and critters of all kinds (including mice and termites) love damp environments and wet materials. Rot and decay occur in damp environments, causing structural damage.  The Solution: The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System Lower humidity levels reduce or, in some cases, eliminate mold growth, rot and critters from your crawl space, making the entire house healthier. The crawl space liner is a heavy 20-mil-thick material, similar to a pool liner, although CleanSpace acts to keep out water and air. It is manufactured in seven layers – a blend of high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene and two layers of polyester-cord reinforcement. The liner is blue on one side and white on the other. The bright white side is placed upward and really brightens a crawl space with the available lighting, allowing for easy inspection and reassurance that your crawl space is free of mold, insects and dirt. The CleanSpace liner is tough enough on which to crawl and store items on – giving a home extra storage space. Service people can crawl on it without worry of putting holes or tears in the liner – and they’ll love you for it! The liner completely stops moisture penetration through it. | ||
