In the winter, cold air and moisture can seep into the crawl space underneath a home. If this happens to your home, you'll notice it from the cold floors, increased heating bills, and even broken pipes that froze under the house.

You can avoid these issues and more by winterizing your basement or crawl space in Knoxville and Nashville, TN. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Seal All Cracks and Openings

A relatively inexpensive way to winterize your crawl space this year is to seal up the cracks and openings all around your foundation and access points. This keeps pests, water, and cold air out of your crawl space, and hopefully, keeping the floors of your home warmer.

Insulate Pipes in the Crawl Space

Still the crawl space can still get pretty cold in winter and any exposed pipes are at risk of freezing. Take the time to wrap insulation around pipes in this area to prevent frozen pipes and water leaks.

Clean Your Gutters

The gutter system is responsible for directing water away from the foundation. If it is clogged up water can run over the edges and drip down into the ground next to the foundation, where that moisture eventually finds its way into your crawl space. 

Cleaning out the gutters allows them to work properly to protect the foundation and the crawl space underneath from excess moisture.

Consider Crawl Space Encapsulation

Encapsulation is a highly effective crawl space winterization option that works well throughout the year. Crawl space encapsulation creates a water and vapor barrier on all sides of the crawl space. This durable plastic material also makes it harder for pests to find their way into this area underneath your home.

Ask Innovative Restorations About Our Crawl Space Services

Innovative Restorations can help you prepare your crawl space for winter by installing a water vapor barrier and through encapsulation. If you do have a broken pipe or water leak, we can take care of water damage repairs for you.

Our Knoxville home restoration company offers a range of services:

  • Storm Damage Restorations

  • Bathroom Remodeling

  • General Restoration

  • Emergency Services

Give us a call to speak with a specialist about winter preparation for your crawl space or basement. We'll also arrange a free quote and consultation.