Crawl Spaces under homes can create enormous headaches for homeowners. A crawl space is susceptible to moisture and deterioration problems. Because the soil has high humidity, a crawl space naturally becomes damp, as the crawl space is in direct contact with the soil. Damp environments are unhealthy, harboring mold and creating an ideal living space for pests.

Think this damp space is isolated and doesn’t affect the interior of your home? Think again. The natural airflow of a home is from bottom to top (ground to sky). As your home naturally breathes, the moist air (and everything in it) flows up and into the living areas of the home.

By properly air sealing and insulating your home’s crawl space, you win in many ways:
* you create a more comfortable and more healthy living environment for you and your family
* save on energy costs by not having to heat or cool the air from the crawl space that is pulled into your home due to natural air flow
* create additional storage space for your home by creating a clean and dry space beneath your home

The Fifth Fuel uses drain fabric from Griffolyn from Reef Industries. Griffolyn’s product features include:
* Cold-crack resistance eliminates failures in extremely cold temperatures.
* Chemically resistant to withstand exposure without significant deterioration.
* Low permeability greatly inhibits moisture transmission.
* Flexibility and lightweight allow for easy handling and quick installation.
* Custom fabrication to meet exact specifications.
* High durability.
* Class C, ASTM E-1745-97 Standard Specification for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact With Soil or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs.

For more information about the Griffolyn Crawl Space system, click here.