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Crawl Space Insulation Bay Area

At Bay Area Insulation Contractors, we offer crawl space insulation as one of our services. Our insulation contractors are experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to crawl space insulation in the Bay Area.

​Some homes may lack crawl space insulation altogether whereas other homes may need their crawl space insulation to be replaced.

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What is Crawl Space Insulation?

The crawl space is the unfinished area between the ground below and the first floor of a house. It is built as a buffer (between the house and the ground) to prevent moisture and water from entering the house.
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You may be wondering why you should install crawl space insulation in the Bay Area, if it is a part of the house that is not used. Though crawl space insulation is often overlooked, it has several benefits, from keeping you comfortable in your home to helping to maintain your homes energy efficiency.

When crawl space insulation in Bay Area is lacking, unconditioned air can enter and conditioned air can easily escape through the crawl space. If you notice that your floors are always cold despite having crawl space insulation, it may mean that you need to replace it, if it has been many years since it was last installed.

Benefits of Crawl Space Insulation

Oftentimes, home owners do not give enough importance to insulating the crawl space. The advantages of crawl space insulation in the Bay Area are as follows:

​Reduces or eliminates moisture

When a crawl space lacks insulation, it’s easy for moisture to creep into it. This can cause the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew. Other than this, the empty space causes the loss of conditioned air. 

Prevents unwanted pests

Pests like critters and rodents can easily make their way to your empty crawl space. If spray foam insulation is used for crawl space insulation in the Bay Area, it will seal off every crack and gap, preventing the entry of unwanted pests. 

Reduces energy costs

Crawl space insulation in Bay Area will surely help in achieving a building envelope, thereby reducing your overall energy costs. You will notice that though you might have to spend extra to insulate the crawl space, it is worth it eventually.

Better indoor air quality

When insulation is installed correctly, it goes a long way in helping to reduce the total amount of allergens and pollen that can enter your home from outside. This will help to keep your air cleaner and thereby improve air quality indoors.

Long-lasting HVAC systems

If your HVAC system needs to work less hard, it will naturally last much longer. Adding good quality crawl space insulation in Bay Area will help to keep the conditioned air indoors for longer periods of time and this will put less strain on your HVAC system as it will not have to cool or warm the air constantly.

Cost of Crawl Space Insulation

The cost of crawl space insulation in the Bay Area depends on different factors. 

On an average, crawl space insulation can cost anything between $0.57 and $1.33 per square foot. Labor costs are between $1.18 and $2.65. But this is just the average and the cost still depend on what type of insulation you use, the total area of your crawl space and other factors.

​Some of the factors that can affect the crawl space insulation in Bay Area are:

• Size – The bigger the area, the higher is the cost of crawl space insulation in Bay Area.
• Type of insulation used –  The cost of insulating your crawl space depends on what type of insulation you use. For example, fiberglass batts cost that much less than spray foam insulation. However, there will be a significant difference in the quality.
• Location –  Crawl space insulation costs also depends on how difficult it is to reach the goal space and ease of access. If your crawl space is very difficult to access and clean, it may cost more.
• Vented or unvented crawl space – ​ An unvented crawl space is completely sealed whereas a vented crawl space will open towards the outside. Unvented crawl space insulation in Bay Area may cost more if extra sealing is needed.

Does the Crawl Space Need to Be Climate Controlled?

Though you need crawl space insulation in the Bay Area, it does not need climate control. This is because crawl spaces are not a part of the living areas in a house and is not inhabited. So, there is no need to maintain a comfortable temperature in the Crawl space.
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Rather, crawl space insulation is mainly to prevent the buildup of moisture in the crawl space which can cause problems later on. Though crawl space insulation maintains good temperatures inside the crawl space, its effect is not limited to the crawl space alone. The effectiveness of crawl space insulation can be seen in the rest of the home in terms of comfort and energy efficiency.

If you want crawl space insulation in the Bay Area to be installed, contact us and we will get in touch with you to discuss your insulation project.