Many Michiganders have grown accustomed to having cold floors and drafty homes during the winter months, but it doesn't have to be this way! Homes are impacted by a natural process called stack effect, which is when warm air leaks out of a home through gaps in the attic, causing cold air to be drawn in at the base of the home. When guarding against the stack effect in your home, make sure you also include your crawl space!

Impacts a Neglected Crawl Space Can Have on a Home

Crawl spaces draw, or "suck in", cold, drafty air from the outside and push it up into the home, leading to:

• Poor quality air being pulled up and circulated throughout the home via the stack effect

• Colder floors

• Higher energy bills

• Sinking, uneven floors and severe structural damage to the home

• Intrusion of mold, mildew, and pests

• Wooden support beams & floor joists below the home beginning to rot, warp, buckle, and decay

Protect Your Crawl Space with Insulation & Encapsulation

An insulated and encapsulated crawl space provides many benefits:

• Warmer floors

• Usable storage space

• Reduced energy bills

• Prevention of mold, mildew, and pests

• Improved air quality

Let Us Help You Restore the Health of Your Home

Don't get tricked this season - treat yourself to an inspection from one of our experts! Contact us now to ensure your crawl space is squared away so you can have reduced energy costs and a cozy home this winter!