Photo Album: Ventilation Myth Busted in Moneta, VA!

Many homeowners and construction professionals believe crawl spaces must be ventilated for air flow. Did you know this is NOT the best way to protect your home? Open ventilation allows moisture to enter the crawl space creating the prefect environment for mold and mildew growth! Fortress Foundation Solutions encapsulates your crawlspace with our insulation, drainage matting and vapor barrier products sealing it off from damp air. This protects wood joists and subflooring from rot and damage. This Moneta, VA homeowner had water pouring into her crawl space vents and quickly agreed that she wanted to protect her home and prevent any further mold growth. System Designer, Chris Wilmouth, provided a free estimate and it was quickly accepted. Foreman, AJ Looney, headed up the project of removing the old, moldy, falling down insulation and replacing it with Silverglo on the walls. The entire crawl space was sealed off with CleanSpace vapor barrier and a Sanidry Sedona was the final touch to control humidity and keep everything dry. No more mold, mildew or wetness in this crawl space - ventilation myth busted!