Photo Album: Efficient Crawl Insulation in Staten Island, NY

Crawl spaces need proper insulation or else they can end up costing homeowners extra money on heating and cooling bills. Quality 1st Basement Systems insulated this Staten Island, NY crawl space with waterproof insulation. First, the crew installed TerraBlock insulating foam on the floor of the crawl space. The thick foam also prevents moisture from coming up through the dirt crawl space floor and up into the space. Durable and puncture resistant, the insulating foam will stand up to the elements. Then, the crew installed CleanSpace vapor barriers on the crawl space walls. The vapor barrier is a heavy-duty plastic lining, similar to a pool liner, that prevents moisture from getting into the crawl space. On the walls of the crawl space, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed SilverGlo insulation. SilverGlo insulation is infused with pieces of graphite that reflect heat and keep the crawl space nice and warm. It is energy efficient and made just for crawl spaces. Some crawl space insulators like fiberglass can soak up moisture and become home for mildew and mold. However, the products installed by Quality 1st Basement Systems are all waterproof and will resist moisture. This crawl space is now properly insulated.