Encapsulated Sub Flooring

If the existing subfloor is in poor condition you will need to add a secondary underlayment of thin plywood over the subfloor.

Encapsulated sub flooring.

Many older buildings have vct tiles with asbestos. Encapsulate definition to place in or as if in a capsule. Encapsulated fiberglass is a vapor barrier far less fireproof more expensive and lower r than rock wool and more likely to create a moisture trap. Only now is the subfloor ready for cement board underlayment.

Adequately air sealing poly encapsulated fiberglass to the studs for the long seems like an impossible task to pull off. Seeing a small amount of mold on subfloor joists. Insulation also helps to preserve the air quality and reduce energy costs. Making the exterior as air tight as possible is key to avoiding moisture.

Concrete toppings can be applied at various thicknesses over vct resulting in huge savings in time and money. Removing vinyl asbestos tiles is a very time consuming and expensive process. As with hardwood laminate flooring is best installed on a 3 4 inch thick plywood subfloor. Crawl space encapsulation is a great way to make your crawl space and the rest of your home dry clean healthy and efficient.