How to encapsulate a crawl space DIY

Question

My wife is wanting to get a contractor to encapsulate our crawl space. Is this something a DIY weekend warrior such as myself can accomplish.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

Hi Marty, I'm sure you'll be able to do it yourself - https://www.baycrawlspace.com/crawl-space-encapsulation-diy-guide/

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Here's a link with more information:

https://www.baycrawlspace.com/encapsulation-the-dos-and-donts-of-crawl-space-encapsulation/

Redcatcec · Answer

Here's a link how to:

https://www.stegoindustries.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-for-diy-crawl-space-encapsulation

and the pros and cons:

https://www.epichomeideas.com/crawl-space-encapsulation/#:~:text=Encapsulation is a method

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

I'm not sure how well you would be able to get it 'tight' like they do. However, my husband did ours with an insulating reflectix. He used a staple gun to attach to the floor joists and laid 2x2 to pull tight where the walls meet the ground. It has made an amazing difference in the comfort of our floors.

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

HI Marty! Yep you can do it yourself. At any local home improvement store you can buy skirting to go all the way around the outside. Its not difficult to put up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5el0yDhQhM

Cheryl A · Answer

here is more info for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vU44BBnRs

https://www.baycrawlspace.com/crawl-space-encapsulation-diy-guide/

Mogie · Answer

This is the Right Way to Encapsulate Your Crawlspace

https://www.pvhvac.com/blog/this-is-the-right-way-to-encapsulate-your-crawl-space

Janice · Answer

Hi Marty, here's a youtube video of what NOT to do. I hope it helps with your question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2ZPMRafq0

Sharon · Answer

Here is a 4 pt series on doing the DIY job... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mon_cXbEVyM

Cynthia H · Answer

Hi! There are plenty of videos and articles on how to do it. I wouldn't, because I hate tight spaces, crawly things, etc. I could do it from the outside, but, not (shudder) from the inside. How about you?

Annie · Answer

Not sure if you just want to close it in or seal it off? Just closing it in, fill your boots if you are handy with a skill saw, sealing it off , not recommended as there may be important utilities down there that may need to be accessed one day

Deb K · Answer

Hi Marty, you sure can do this!! Hope this helps you out,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2zmdL_kSPM

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