As the hot and humid days of summer in Richmond are nowhere, many of us retreat to the coolness of our living rooms, community pools,and our favorite breezy spot on the patio. While we can escape those Virginia conditions fairly easily, there may be a hidden place in your home that is suffering some ill-fated effects from the weather conditions… your crawl space!The heat and humidity combined with a small dark enclosed space create the perfect environment for:
- Mildew growth and infestation
- Wood rot in your flooring system
- Gaps that invite snakes, rodents, insects, and other pests
- Higher than normal HVAC energy costs
- Musty odors that can leak into your home
So how do you protect your home and family from this often unnoticed but very real threat? The team at Tredegar Construction offers various custom solutions packages tailor-made around the specifics of your home!
We offer various solutions for you from a simple refresh, including things like:
∙Remove debris, old damaged insulation, and ripped vapor barriers
∙Scrub floor framing system with Shockwave to kill mildew and mold
∙Install new fiberglass batt insulation in joist cavities
∙Install a new vapor barrier
∙Install sump pump for bulk water displacement
∙Yard grading and gutter work to solve the problem causing the bulk water
∙Rebuild crawl space door
More long-term solutions including crawl space encapsulation and fully conditioned crawl space solutions. This can include services like:
∙Remove debris, old damaged insulation, and ripped vapor barriers
∙Scrub floor framing system with Shockwave to kill mildew and mold
∙Spray closed-cell foam insulation to the foundation walls
∙Leave a termite Inspection strip In the spray foam, so termite inspections can still be conducted
∙Install 10 mil vapor barrier with all seams and edges sealed
∙Install foam board on the backside of the crawl space access
∙Install dehumidification system or add supply vent to ductwork in crawl
∙Install sump pump for bulk water displacement
∙Yard grading and gutter work to solve the problem causing bulk water
Tredegar Construction offers many options for crawlspace Improvement including encapsulation, conditioning, clean up, insulation,and more in the Richmond metro area. We can build a custom option that best fits your home’s needs! So as you’re able to cool off this summer, don’t forget the hidden spaces and the foundation to your home! Want to see if crawl space encapsulation is right for your home? Reach out today!
OUR SERVICE AREAS:
Tredegar Construction provides crawl space solutions like insulation, conditioning, crawl space encapsulation, and more in Richmond,Virginia and the following areas: Ashland, Charles City County, Chester,Chesterfield County, City of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Goochland County,Hanover County, Henrico County, Hopewell, King William County, New Kent County,Petersburg, Powhatan County and more in the metro Richmond area!
