Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Spray Foam Insulation in Brush Prairie, WA Crawlspace

The water/ moisture in this crawlspace was being retained by the fiberglass insulation and causing rot in the wood posts. Water can cause other problems as well, including mold and mildew growth, bad odors, and structural damage.

R-value

Spray foam has an R-value of 7 per inch while fiberglass is just 3 per inch

Fiberglass

Fiberglass insulation holds in moisture and becomes ineffective.

Spray Foam Insulation

Although the Spray foam insulation is not installed on the sub-flooring, it still works the same by being applied to all of the walls and working with the cleanspace encapsulation system.

Spray Foam

Spray foam insulation is closed-celled, meaning that it wont allow for water absorption unlike fiberglass insulation.

Wall View of Spray Foam

Spray foam on the crawlspace wall.

Messy Crawlspace

Falling insulation and moisture both make the crawlspace an unhealthy and inefficient space.

Insulation

While it is always good to have insulation in the crawlspace, some forms are better than others. For example, spray foam wont fall or hold in moisture like fiberglass and will ensure the energy efficiency of the home.