Before & After

John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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Annual Service Cleaning , Portland, OR

Sump Pumps work best when they can have annual service. When left unchecked they can accumulate silt and sediment which can lead to flooding the Sump Pump. 

Encapsulation Before Using for Storage - Portland, OR

This home had a hillside crawlspace, that included some poured flat spaces. The homeowners wanted to utilize this for storage space, but they knew any water intrusion could cause damage, so they called up John's Waterproofing for encapsulation! 

Saving Your Crawl Space with The Turtl - Portland, OR

Having the entrance to the crawl space outside can be a good and bad thing. Good so that you don't have to worry about smells crawling up into your closet. But, it can also be a bad thing if its outside and it isn't tightly sealed. These entrances are optimal spots for rodents to get under your home and tear up your vapor barrier. It also can cause water to have easy access into the crawl space and cause mold to grow and the wooden posts to rot. Luckily, at John's Waterproofing one of our products that we offer is the Turtl. This is a crawl space entry system that helps to keep it dry, clean, and healthy. It is made of materials that are resistant to the outdoor elements so that mold and rot can't occur on it. The system offers an airtight seal that prevents water or debris from getting inside. A lot of homeowners feel safer with the Turtl because it can lock and offer a sense of security that a normal crawl space entrance can't. So, when your thinking about upgrading your crawl space in the future, be sure it will stay healthy by installing the Turtl entry system.

Transforming A Dark Cold Crawl Space - Portland, OR

There are many benefits to having your crawl space encapsulated by John's Waterproofing. Lowering the cost of energy bills, creating a clean dry environment that will deter pests and rodents away, and substantial improvement in air quality, just to name a few.  For this encapsulation, we start by drying out the crawl space, then we remove any debris along with the old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Once the crawl space is cleared, the next step is to dig a trench and install drainage around the interior perimeter. Within this we then lay down a perforated pipe in a silt sock to secure a safe passage way to the SuperSump Sump pump at the lowest point. This sump pump allows for the  water to be directed away from the homes foundation. The Turtl, which is our crawl space access system, was then installed to provide convenient access to the below grade crawl space. It is made from plastic so it will never rot, rust, corrode or need paint. It is built to last and looks great on the home. Vent covers are installed to fully seal outside air from coming into the crawl space. Next, we install our DrainMatt which is a dimpled mat to help with drainage, our TerraBlock is then installed on top. It is a foam insulation that is puncture resistant, that will keep moisture from making its way up through the crawl space flooring and creates a barrier from the earth and home. Our CleanSpace system is installed on top of the TerraBlock and up the foundation and between the wooden posts and footing, this protects from water damage. We seal with waterproof tape and then install our SaniDry Sedona, which is our dehumidifier that eliminates damp musty odors by drying and filtering the air. This dehumidifier will keep the home below 55% relative humidity and promotes healthier air in the home. Lastly we spray foam along the foundation walls which insulates and air seals to make sure this crawl space is completely dry and protected for years to come.

Isolate and Protect the Wooden Posts - Portland, OR

Protecting the wooden posts in the crawl space is extremely important in maintaining the structural integrity of the home. This helps to prevent water from getting absorbed into the woods material and eventually leading to wood rot or mold growth. One way John's Waterproofing ensures that the wooden posts are isolated is with vapor barriers. We make sure to install the 6 mil vapor barrier between the concrete footing and the wooden post so that water won't have access to seep up in the post and damage it. Each seam of the vapor barrier gets overlapped so water can't seep over top of it and it is anchored to the foundation walls to prevent it from moving around. In order to safely protect your homes health, it's important to keep the crawl space dry and protected.

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