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Knauf Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier in Boerne: What to Know First

We provide independent Knauf crawl space encapsulation and vapor barrier service in Boerne, with most jobs scheduled within 48 hours and completed in a single day. A typical crawl space encapsulation with Knauf materials in a Boerne home runs $3,200-$6,800 depending on square footage, existing moisture damage, and whether the foundation needs full perimeter sealing. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Knauf - we are an independent Knauf service provider - and we publish a written price before any work starts, plus a Documented Photo Record when we leave.

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This page is for homeowners in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, and the Hill Country who have Knauf insulation products in their crawl space and need moisture control, encapsulation, or vapor barrier replacement. If you’re seeing condensation on ductwork, musty smells rising through floor registers, or sagging insulation batts between joists, the crawl space is likely breathing unconditioned outside air. Call (830) 529-7780 - a live person answers 24/7, and we’ll schedule a free estimate with a written scope.

How Knauf Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Knauf EcoSeal HD vapor barrier degradation in limestone-heavy crawl spaces. The EcoSeal HD line uses a high-density polyethylene that stiffens and micro-fractures when subjected to the alkaline moisture wicking up through Boerne’s limestone substrate. We’ve pulled sections near the Cibolo Nature Center that looked intact from above but leaked like a sieve under a smoke-pencil test. We replace with a 12-mil reinforced polyethylene or Knauf’s own 15-mil CrossTec where the homeowner prefers OEM, and we always lap-seam with butyl tape rather than pressure-sensitive adhesive.
• Knauf Insulation Blow-In-Blanket System (BIBS) netting collapse in humid crawl spaces. The polypropylene netting that holds BIBS cellulose or fiberglass in place between floor joists sags when relative humidity stays above 70% for extended periods - common in Boerne from May through October. The insulation drops onto the vapor barrier, creating a mold sandwich. We remove the failed netting, install rigid blocking to hold insulation in place, and upgrade the vapor barrier so the humidity never reaches the joist cavity.
• Knauf Jet Stream Ultra fiberglass settling in vented crawl spaces. This high-velocity blown-in product settles 15-20% in the first three years when installed in spaces with temperature swings. In Boerne, where crawl spaces can hit 95°F in July and drop to 40°F in January, we’ve measured Jet Stream Ultra that settled below the joist bottom, leaving a 2-inch thermal bypass. We remove the settled material, air-seal the rim joist with closed-cell spray foam, then reinstall with proper density and a conditioned crawl space approach.
• Knauf MiraFOAM open-cell spray foam moisture absorption on dirt floors. MiraFOAM’s open-cell structure is vapor-permeable, which is fine in above-grade walls but problematic when applied to crawl space rim joists above an unsealed dirt floor. The foam wicks moisture, discolors, and can harbor mold. We cut away the affected MiraFOAM, treat the substrate, and replace with closed-cell spray foam or a rigid foam board assembly with sealed seams - depending on the homeowner’s budget and whether they’re encapsulating the full floor.
• Knauf vapor barrier seam failure at pier penetrations. Standard Knauf vapor barrier installations often use a simple X-cut around concrete piers, taped on the surface. In Boerne’s expansive clay soils, pier movement shears this tape in 18-36 months. We use a boot method - custom-fitted polyethylene sleeves sealed with two-part polyurethane adhesive - that accommodates 1/4-inch pier shift without breaking the seal. We’ve documented this on jobs near Boerne City Lake where pier heave is measurable year over year.

Our Knauf Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier Process

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   Call and scheduling. A live person answers at (830) 529-7780, 24/7. We book a 2-hour arrival window and text when the technician is en route - Haven Standard: Arrive on schedule, you get a named technician.
2. 2
   On-site diagnosis with documentation. We inspect the crawl space with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and a smoke pencil to find air leakage paths. We photograph everything - existing Knauf product condition, moisture sources, pest damage - and we run a blower-door test if the home’s HVAC ducting is accessible, to establish baseline envelope leakage.
3. 3
   Written price and scope. Before any work starts, you get a flat price, written scope, and written warranty. This is Haven Standard Clause 1 - no exceptions. If you have a competing estimate, we provide a Free Second Opinion and read it with you.
4. 4
   Parts decision: OEM Knauf or quality aftermarket. We stock Knauf CrossTec vapor barriers and Knauf Insulation batts, but we also source 12-mil and 15-mil reinforced polyethylene from Johns Manville and Owens Corning where the application calls for it. We explain the trade-off - OEM maintains any remaining manufacturer warranty on adjacent products; aftermarket often costs 15-20% less with equivalent performance - and you choose.
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   Execution: seal first, then insulate. We air-seal rim joists, sill plates, and penetrations with closed-cell spray foam or acoustical sealant depending on the assembly. Then we install the vapor barrier, lapped and taped, with proper pier boots. Then we address insulation - never the reverse. Seal the envelope first. Then fill it.
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   Testing, documentation, and closeout. We run a post-work blower-door test where applicable and provide the printed pressure-differential report in pascals. You get the Documented Photo Record on a USB drive or via email, plus the written warranty. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from this moment - if it’s not done right, we make it right.

What Knauf Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier Costs in Boerne

These ranges reflect what we’ve written on actual proposals for Boerne-area homes in the past 18 months. Every job is flat-priced before work starts.

What moves the price: crawl space height (less than 18 inches adds labor), active mold remediation needed before encapsulation, number of pier penetrations, and whether the HVAC ductwork must be temporarily relocated. We do not charge for travel within Kendall County or northern Bexar County.

Call (830) 529-7780 for a free estimate - the written price comes before any work starts, and estimates are always free.

Why Boerne Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Boerne for Knauf Work

We’ve sealed and insulated over 9,000 homes since 2016, and a growing share of our crawl space work in Boerne involves homes originally insulated with Knauf products - especially the ranch-style and Hill Country vernacular builds from the 1990s through the mid-2000s. Wes Okafor, who leads our crews, learned the trade at Olive-Harvey College’s building technology program and has been running blower-door tests for going on eighteen years. He knows that a Knauf vapor barrier failure near the Cibolo Nature Center looks different than one in a newer Fair Oaks Ranch build because the soil chemistry and seasonal groundwater differ.

We also service Reflectix radiant barriers and other brands, so if your crawl space has mixed materials from multiple manufacturers, we don’t need to subcontract or guess. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers all completed work, and our technicians are background-checked and uniformed. Calls are answered by a live person, 24/7 - no voicemail loops, no callback windows measured in business days.

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