Encapsulating a Rodent Infested Crawl Space in Bergen County, NJ

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 by Sarah Gozick

Challenge

A homeowner in Bergen County, NJ had a big problem with a tiny critter. Mice and rats were burrowing in the crawl space and making the space their home. Mouse droppings and rodent nests weren't something this owner wanted to live right above, so he knew something had to be done. Putting traps down just wasn't enough, the homeowner wanted to prevent the cause, not just the symptoms. He called Quality 1st Basement Systems to see if there was a solution to keep his crawl space pest free.

Solution

Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a vapor barrier system in the crawl space. CleanSpace vapor barrier is a multi-layered liner that prevents water and moisture from coming into the crawl space. It also keeps pesky critters such as rodents and insects out of the crawl space, which is just what this homeowner needed. CleanSpace vapor barrier comes with a 25 year warranty so this homeowner can feel safe knowing that the solution is not just a temporary one.

With the vapor barrier in place, this crawl space will also benefit from lowered relative humidity and moisture. Low moisture in the crawl space will prevent mold growth, mildew, and will protect the wooden supports from rotting. It will also prevent common allergens such as dust out of the crawl space. Air in the crawl space filters up to the rest of the home, so it is best when it is clean, fresh and allergen free. Now this crawl space is much safer and pests are no longer an issue.