Memorial Day weekend in Northeast Arkansas means one thing: humidity is coming. And if your crawl space doesn't have a proper vapor barrier, you're about to pay for it.
Dirt crawl spaces pump 10-15 gallons of moisture into your home every day during our humid summers. That moisture doesn't just disappear — it soaks into your floor joists, insulation, and ductwork. The result? Mold growth, wood rot, and HVAC systems that work twice as hard to cool soggy air.
The fix is a 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier sealed to your foundation walls and piers. We typically install it for $1.50-2.00 per square foot, depending on access and existing conditions. Add some closed-cell spray foam to the rim joists (R-15 minimum per IRC R402.2.12), and you've created a controlled environment.
Last month we encapsulated a 1,200 SF crawl space in Jonesboro. The homeowner's energy bill dropped $47 the first month, and their upstairs floors finally stopped feeling cold in winter. The bonus? No more musty smell coming through the floor.
Before July heat hits, take a flashlight and check your crawl space. See bare dirt? Wet insulation hanging down? Standing water after spring rains? Those are all signs you need encapsulation.
Don't wait until mold starts growing on your floor joists. Reply or DM us for a free crawl space assessment — we'll show you exactly what needs fixing.