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Crawl Space Vapor Barrier in North Carolina

A vapor barrier is a plastic ground cover that slows moisture evaporating from the soil. It is the most basic crawl space moisture control and often the first upgrade over a thin builder-grade sheet.

Signs you may need it

  • Bare dirt floor
  • Torn, thin or shifted plastic
  • Damp soil visible after rain
  • Musty odor near floor vents

What the work usually includes

  • Removal of damaged plastic
  • New liner (thickness quoted in mil)
  • Overlapped and taped seams
  • Liner run up piers and walls where specified

Crawl Space Vapor Barrier by city

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