JANUARY 25, 2013
Can you encapsulate a crawl space in Franklin Tennessee?
Reeves Crawl Space Services 615-290-2228
Reeves Crawl Space Services 615-290-2228
With the warmer weather earlier in the winter season, a lot
of people have been experiencing crawl space moisture problems: bugs, mold and
a musty smell.
All of these problems have led to a lot of folks writing or
calling in asking, "Can you encapsulate a crawl space in Tennessee?"
Yes, Tennessee, you can encapsulate your crawl space! And it
will help with all of those annoying moisture issues.
As you know, crawl space humidity and moisture can lead to a
host of problems, including: mold, mildew, wood- rot, high indoor humidity in
your home, increased electric bills, allergy and asthma problems, dust mites,
and even termite and pest problems.
The best way to combat those problems, as you already know,
is to encapsulate your crawl space.
How do you encapsulate your Tennessee crawl space?
Since there is no formal code in Tennessee, we follow the
practices outlined by the North Carolina Building Code:
"Closed crawl spaces need to be protected from water
entering the crawl space trough the dirt floor or ground.
Full coverage with ground vapor retarders for all wall
vented crawl spaces is required. 'Wall vented crawl spaces shall be protected
from water entry by the evaporation of water from the ground surface.
The floor of the crawl space shall be graded so that it
drains to one or more low spots. Install a drain to daylight or sump pump at
each low spot. Crawl space drains shall be kept separate from roof gutter drain
systems and foundation perimeter drains.'*
A termite inspection gap of 3 inches is required.
Closed crawl spaces need a method to dry them, like an air circulating vent. It's also recommended that the air be conditioned either by
pumping in air from the living area or installing a conditioner."
By following these rules when we install Reeves Dryspace, we
can help ensure that your crawl space is properly encapsulated while leaving a
gap along to sill to allow for proper termite inspection.
Shaun Reeves ACE
Reeves Pest Control
615-290-2228
931-223-8327
Keeping Tennessee Pest Free!
Shaun Reeves is the first certified entomologist in
Williamson County, TN. Reeves Pest
Control is the premiere crawl space encapsulation company in Middle Tennessee.
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