Crawl Space Moisture Barrier
Overlap any seams and tape them.
Crawl space moisture barrier. Vapor barriers greatly slow the migration of moisture vapor up from the ground but without cross ventilation through the space some moisture can still collect. A crawl space vapor barrier can provide one of the easiest solutions in preventing moisture buildup in your crawlspace. The right crawlspace vapor barrier may also help reduce your energy costs prevent mold growth and prevent insect infestation.
Sloping the soil away from. Cover the dirt crawlspace with a plastic moisture polyethylene vapor barrier. All of our brand barriers are american made from premium virgin polyethylene resin.
Plastic vapor barriers will prevent most water vapor from seeping up from the soil into your crawlspace but improving cross ventilation through the crawlspace is an important additional method that will prevent any residual moisture from being trapped in the space. Elk vapor barrier tape moisture barrier seam and seal adhesive for crawlspace encapsulations carpet padding masking underlayment or marine use waterproof 9 mil poly tape 4 inch x 180 feet white. It is simple and easy to install and it may help improve the air quality of your house.
The moisture barrier is a plastic material or foil sheet that effectively prevents vapor from penetrating into the crawl space. Buy the product that will last a life time.