"Monroe Crawl Space Encapsulation" The ground in your crawl space contains water, organic materials, soil gases and living organisms like bacteria, mold, and insects. If you plan on using the crawl space for storage you will want to purchase a thicker vapor barrier, at minimum 10 mil. The thinner material will not hold up with foot traffic, stones and other sharp objects that may puncture the barrier an provide an opportunity for moisture and gases from the ground to escape into the crawlspace. Properly installing the vapor barrier is arguably the most important part of the process. Start with the foundation walls, ensure you cover all of the cement. Once the walls are done, you can hit the floor surface. You’ll want overlap over any seams (several inches) to truly encapsulate the entire space. Any seams must be overlapped and sealed, usually with double-sided seal tape or adhesive caulk. No gaps to allow moisture to escape into the crawlspace area. Need more information on crawl space encapsulation? Feel free to give us a call and we’d be happy to answer any of your questions. https://charlottecrawlspacesolutions.com/crawl-space-repair/crawl-space-encapsulation/ https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=10157441763502715936 https://local.google.com/place?id=10157441763502715936&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtud2UMw