Crawl Space Entry Sealing and Exclusion
Crawl space entry exclusion is the practice of making repairs to the crawl space in order to prevent rodent and insect infestation and the penetration of water and deadly radon gas. Many homeowners don’t realize that the space beneath their home requires ongoing maintenance just as the roof over the house does. With time, cracks and gaps can form in the concrete and between the foundation and the home’s framing. The vapor barrier and vents can be damaged too, and all of these issues lead to the serious problems mentioned.
The good news is that crawl space entry exclusion in Vancouver, WA is handled by skilled and experienced professionals that will take the necessary steps to repair and maintain a safe, healthy crawl space.
Crawl Space Access Sealing
Cracks in concrete as well as the openings made for pipes are places for insects and rodents to enter. Once inside, the pests may enter living space, destroy insulation, chew wiring leading to a loss of service or potential fire risk and leave behind droppings that harbor dangerous bacteria.
Crawl space access sealing is the practice of using the appropriate materials to patch cracks, close gaps and make crawl space vent repairs. A crawl space specialist will make a thorough inspection of the crawl space to note areas that need repair and present the report to the homeowner for review. Once the owner agrees to the work, crawl space access sealing can begin. The work often starts with removing pests followed by crawl space sanitation to clean up the mess they’ve made. Repairs to the foundation, vapor barrier, vents and insulation can then be effectively made.
Crawl Space Vent Repairs
Every crawl space should be ventilated to allow excess moisture to leave the space, so blocking the vents is never the right answer. However, since damaged vents are a common entry point for pests, crawl space vent repairs are the first step in keeping them out. This might include replacement of the entire vent or just the screen protecting the opening from bug and rodent access. Making sure the frame of the vent is sealed is an effective form of crawl space entry exclusion.