How To Repair Crawl Space Vents In Pre-fab Home

Your foundation and your cranium are hotspots for mold growth and water impairment if not properly ventilated, insulated, and encapsulated. Subsequently a thorough cleaning, we'll brand repairs that will final.

Crawl Space & Cranium Repairs in Cardinal Oregon

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Clamber Space Repairs in Cardinal Oregon

Clamber Space Cleaning

Cleaning and remediation of crawlspace includes the post-obit as necessary:

MOLD REMEDIATION OF SUBFLOOR Building MATERIALS: Treat all visible growth with natural non-toxic protein / enzyme alloy. Castor and scrub all areas of business concern ensuring complete coverage of product. We will then encapsulate residual stains with a commercial grade anti-microbial primer/sealer that leaves a protective coating and seals stains while preventing hereafter growth.
SOIL MOLD REMEDIATION: Treat all mold affected soil in crawlspace with a Natural Boron soil remediation process (apply Boron and rake into dirt).
VAPOR Barrier, REPAIR OR Supercede: Ensure coverage of all exposed dirt in crawl space with 6mil plastic visqueen sheeting (repair cuts and tears, install new where missing). Seams to exist overlapped by 12" and up foundation walls 6".
Debris REMOVAL: Remove all organic droppings/trash and haul to dump.
SUBFLOOR INSULATION: Replace falling insulation, install new insulation where missing.
HVAC DUCTING: Re-hang ducting if it is contacting basis, re-connect whatever ducting that has get detached.

Crawlspace Encapsulating (12 mil Sealed Vapor Bulwark)

Remove all droppings and old vapor barrier. Install 12 mil, SilverBack (High Strength) Vapor Barrier overlapping seams by iv". Seams to exist sealed using WaterProof Seam Tape. Vapor bulwark to be fastened and sealed confronting foundation walls using Foundation Seal Record. Corners and edges to be secured to foundation wall with pins inserted into 1/4" pre-drilled holes. In areas of high moisture content, Premium Encapsulation Caulk to be used to seal vapor barrier to foundation wall as to prevent whatever detachment over time. When consummate, this will effectively seal off all organic matter, grit, debris, gases, mold, etc. from the footing.

Foundation Vent Installation

Install 8X16 foundation vents with transmission open/close cover to allow ventilation into crawlspace. Price per vent. Does not include painting labor. Other options for cutting in new foundation vents through the concrete foundation walls. Options will be discussed.

Foundation Vent Well Installation

Install vent wells around existing foundation vents to prevent water & soil intrusion into crawlspace. Nosotros will dig soil down approx 12" below vent. And then secure vent well to concrete using construction adhesive and concrete screws. Metal or plastic wells to be used (nosotros will friction match existing if units are already present).

Crawl Space Drying

Mechanical Drying of subfloor building materials using professional restoration equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, heating, ducting, and containment.

Clamber Space Hatch Insulating

Repair crawlspace hatch an insulate then that it fits in its space and can be removed and replaced hands. Install metal handle for easy access.

Pump Standing Water From Crawl Space

Pump water from crawlspace. Extract remaining water manually with a water extraction unit.

Dryer Vent Replacement / Repair

Repair dryer ducting. All ducting will be 4" rigid (non-ribbed) metal vent pipe, Joint will be fitted together to overlap at least 1" in the direction of air menstruation. Foil tape will be used to secure each articulation with multiple wraps. Includes new exterior vent (If needed).

Dryer Duct Cleaning

Clean the 4" Ridged duct using a snake with a wire brush attachment and high powered vacuum

Attic Repairs in Central Oregon

Dome Vent Installation

Install dome (exhaust) vents near ridge of attic in order to increase ventilation in attic to meet current Oregon building code attic ventilation calculations. The process involves cutting a 9" opening in the roof sheeting and inserting a passive vent cover using roofing nails and roof sealant. Vent volition match existing domes or roofing color. Price per unit

Bathroom Fan Routing

Route bath fan exhaust to the exterior via its own defended roof vent. Install roof cap with one style flap valve and secure duct to fan and cap with naught ties. Insulated, reinforced, 4" flexible ducting will be utilized.

Soffit Vent Installation

Install soffit vents: Allows acceptable air flow into eves (intake). Rectangular louvered vents to be used, typically 8x16. Galvanized metallic.

Eave Vent Installation

Install eave vents as necessary based on current Oregon Residential Building codes. This will open upwards airflow (intake) to the cranium infinite assuasive hot air to escape. It too prevents insulation inside attic from restricting airflow. Proper eave venting assists in preventing mold and moisture related issues in the cranium space. Cost includes baffling forth attic sheeting to ensure proper airflow/ventilation.

Eave Bamboozle Installation

Install baffles at each eave vent to preclude insulation from blocking air flow into the attic. Baffles volition be either plastic, paper-thin, or polyethylene foam depending upon installation conditions and sizing. Proper baffling of eave vents is disquisitional to the proper part of the attic ventilation system. Cost includes labor to knock out eave block inside of soffit if information technology is necessary.

Add / Replace Cranium Insulation

Includes labor and materials to add together blown in loose fill up cellulose or fiberglass insulation to meliorate R factor to 49 (16.five to twenty inches thick, depending upon insulation type). This volition save energy and reduce costs by preventing oestrus loss, condensation, and moisture related issues.

Attic Drying

Work performed to mitigate water impairment to roof and attic structure due to roof leak or condensation on the interior side of roof sheeting. Install professional restoration equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, heating, ducting, and containment as necessary.

Insulate Attic Access Door

Install or secure batt insulation to the dorsum of access hatch. Ensure the door has blocking to concord back insulation and foam weather stripping effectually hatch to ensure closed seal.

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