Why You Need a Custom Crawlspace Door
It’s common for New Jersey homes to come with crawlspace doors and entryways made of wood or metal. However, these materials will rot or rust away after a few years due to exposure to the outdoor elements. Over time, these doors will continue to lose their effectiveness and in turn will put your crawlspace and entire home at risk for moisture related issues. At Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement, we proudly install custom fitted PVC synthetic crawlspace doors. This high-quality material can withstand the New Jersey climate and changing seasons for years, all the while providing superior protection from the outdoor elements.
They protect your home & the investment you’ve made into it
A crawlspace door that is properly sealed, framed, and correctly secured to the foundation will be able to keep the harsh outdoor elements out of the crawlspace. This means that the crawlspace will be protected from moisture and the damage it causes like structural damage, mold and mildew growth, pests, and more. Over time, moisture exposure can weaken your home’s wood structure and lead to costly repairs. Mold and mildew growth can speed up this process by using your home’s wood structure for nourishment and rapidly spreading.
Furthermore, pests often seek out crawlspaces for shelter, especially ones that are experiencing moisture issues. This is because an unsealed crawlspace often has everything that pests need to survive—shelter, water, insulation for nesting, and other pests to feast on. Not only are these pests an unwanted nuisance, but they can worsen the conditions of your crawlspace. They often do this by ripping out the insulation, digging around in the soil and ruining the grade of the crawlspace, gnawing on the wood structure, and more.
They protect you & your family’s health
There are a few ways that having a custom crawlspace door can protect you and your family. All crawlspace doors should be light in weight and provide comfortable access in case of an emergency or if maintenance is needed. In the event of an emergency, you want to make sure that the weakest person in the house is able to open the door and get into the crawlspace.
In addition to providing easy access to the crawlspace, they can protect your family from mold and mildew growth, unwanted pests, and more. These issues that point back to moisture intrusion can wreak havoc on you and your family’s health. Air circulation can allow mold spores, airborne illnesses, and germs to flow throughout your entire home and infect beyond the crawlspace.
A custom crawlspace door can save you money
In addition to helping you save money by protecting your home’s structure, custom crawlspace doors can save you money annually on heating and cooling costs. Crawlspace doors that aren’t properly sealed allow conditioned air to escape your home and be replaced with unconditioned air. This causes your heating & cooling system to work harder than it needs to and raises your energy bills.
Crawlspace Doors by Jersey Shore Crawlspace
We have helped thousands of our neighbors here along the shore to protect their home from moisture with a properly fitted and installed crawlspace door. Our team of crawlspace experts offer the highest quality of defense against damp crawlspaces, energy inefficiency, and common problems found in homes with crawlspaces. Not only this, our team provides you with all of the information you need to make the right call in protecting your crawl space from moisture.
For a quote on sealing your crawlspace or replacing your current crawlspace door, please contact our team by clicking the button below or completing the form at the bottom of the page.