Ventilation and Moisture Barriers

To prevent problems, moisture levels in your crawl space should be kept at less than 20%, with humidity levels between 54-64%. Moisture creates a breeding ground for pests like the American Cockroach, not to mention harmful mold and mildew that can lead to wood rot and structural damage.

Western's moisture-control solutions help you fight back. Combining proven moisture-repelling technology that ensures proper circulation, we help you keep dangerous conditions from emerging while identifying any existing damage. And now – with Western's Vaporshield^™ – you can choose a total encapsulation program that provides unprecedented crawlspace protection.

NEW: Western's Vaporshield^™ Moisture Control Program

Protect your home from the inside out. Western's Vaporshield^™ Moisture Control Program is a proven way to control moisture within your crawlspace, offering total encapsulation for heavy-duty moisture control. Using a combination dehumidifier and condensation pump (based on the unique conditions at your property), Western's Vaporshield^™ features a remote sensor, allowing you to monitor conditions from your living quarters, 24/7.

Supported by periodic check-ups from your Western moisture prevention experts, the process includes:

• A detailed inspection
• Wood treatment where necessary
• Complete crawlspace encapsulation
• Installation of a dehumidifier and condensation pump, as needed
• Installation of your remote sensor monitor
• Periodic inspections to ensure optimal performance

Don't let moisture erode your home. Western's Vaporshield^™ protects your home from the ground up. Currently Vaporshield^™ is only available in select markets, including Virginia Beach and Richmond, VA as well as certain shore areas in New Jersey.

Moisture Barriers: Prevent Water Damage

The biggest culprit in creating an unhealthy crawl space is moisture – and damp wood is very attractive to pests. Western provides custom-fit polyethylene moisture barriers that prevent moisture from reaching the wooden parts of your home. They also reduce crawl space odors and wood rot.

Ventilation Systems: Protect from Decay

Up to 40% of the air you breathe in your home comes up from your crawl space. Proper air ventilation systems can help protect your home from foundation decay, moisture, odor, mildew and even frozen pipes and termite infestation. Western installs temperature vents in your crawl spaces which open and close with outside temperatures to promote air circulation within the crawl space. This keeps the air in your home fresh and clean.

Devise the right moisture-control program for your home. Contact Western for a free home moisture assessment.