Encapsulated Sub Flooring

Encapsulated fiberglass is a vapor barrier far less fireproof more expensive and lower r than rock wool and more likely to create a moisture trap.

Encapsulated sub flooring.

Many older buildings have vct tiles with asbestos. Only now is the subfloor ready for cement board underlayment. The problem is there is no standardized methods for crawl space repair. Humidity is now under control but we see radon spikes when it rains and higher than we d.

Encapsulate definition to place in or as if in a capsule. Insulation also helps to preserve the air quality and reduce energy costs. Making the exterior as air tight as possible is key to avoiding moisture. Removing vinyl asbestos tiles is a very time consuming and expensive process.

If the existing subfloor is in poor condition you will need to add a secondary underlayment of thin plywood over the subfloor. As with hardwood laminate flooring is best installed on a 3 4 inch thick plywood subfloor. Concrete toppings can be applied at various thicknesses over vct resulting in huge savings in time and money. Crawl space insulation as a part of overall home air sealing and insulation helps maintain your entire home s energy efficiency without insulation heat and cool air are easily lost through the floor.