Crawlspace entrances and insulation in Easton, MD
Most crawlspace doorways are made of rusty sheet metal doors and door frames. These leak air worse than foundation vents. What is the point of insulating your Maryland crawlspace if you aren't going to fix the door, too?
Nasty old crawlspace insulation in Easton, MD home
Talbot County, like most areas on the peninsula, is really moist. When the air is wet it will soak into the insulation. It will become very heavy and sags. When this happens, the insulation is now useless and should be removed. It will no longer keep your Maryland home's floors warm and will only aid in the growth of mold.
Adding SilverGlo insulation to a MD crawlspace
Most of the SilverGlo crawlspace insulation that DryZone installs is 2 inches thick. This adds a nice thick layer of protection to any crawlspace. The old way of doing things would allow cold and nasty air to enter the crawlspace and then attempt to stop it just under the floor. The new way, with SilverGlo, is to stop the cold air from ever entering the crawlspace. This keeps everything under the home at a comfortable temperature year round.
Attaching the SilverGlo to the crawlspace walls
The old fiberglass insulation was only held in place by small metal hangers. They will often fall out and leave the insulation to hang down. SilverGlo is attached to the wall using long plastic fasteners that will never rust or rot. Holes are drilled directly into the crawlspace walls and the fasteners are tapped into place. Its a lot like hanging a decoration on the wall, it won't come off unless you intentionally remove it.
SilverGlo insulation can be easily installed around pipes
SilverGlo comes in long sheets and is easily cut to fit around pipes. The gap at the top is left for a termite inspector to be able to do his job. The nice thing is that all the gaps can be sealed using a small bead of caulk, that way the system remains complete.
Insulating the rim joist cavities
There are small cavities around the edge of most Maryland homes that are created when the floor is built. Many times these gaps are forgotten and left without insulation. SilverGlo blocks can be cut to size and installed to keep the cold air out. This is a very cost effective way to improve the comfort in your Easton or MD home.
New crawlspace entry installed in Easton, MD home
A heavy duty crawlspace door will help to keep the cold air out of your Maryland crawl space. It is custom fit to your home and will last you for years to come.