John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Homeowners called us when their energy bills kept going up. They had looked under their home and found falling and moldy fiberglass insulation and their old vapor barrier was encrusted in mud. We did a full encapsulation to get this home dry and healthy once more. 

This homes large crawlspace had a simple 6 Mil vapor barrier installed, while the home didn't suffer from heavy water issues, the homeowners wanted to use this space for storage. To do so, the slope here would need to be flattened, and a material would be needed that would act as both a vapor barrier and wouldn't rip or tear if items were stored on it. To achieve this goal, the homeowners reached out to John's Waterproofing. We leveled out some shelfs for items to be stored on and we used CleanSpace. This 20 mil woven barrier has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. As a precaution we installed a full drainage solution as well, and insulated the space with TerraBlock and Spray Foam will be added along the foundation walls. 

When homeowners moved into their new home, they called John's Waterproofing for a free inspection to ensure their home was set up with long-term protection and that their family would be safe. When our Design Specialist went down into the crawl space, several issues were revealed. Cracks from a bowing foundation were visible throughout the walls and ceiling, allowing water and pests to make their way inside. It was only a matter of time before these cracks became larger and led to even more serious problems such as sinking floors upstairs and severe water damage. Our crew worked with the homeowners to design a plan that would stop the problem in its tracks. Then, it was time to get to work. 

When our crew arrived at the home, they got straight to work. They began by removing all debris from the crawl space, including the old vapor barrier. Next, each crack was injected with epoxy to seal out future leaks and bond the concrete back together. But the epoxy was just the sidekick. This foundation needed a superhero. Our crew installed carbon fiber stitching straps along the cracks to reinforce the foundation, create a permanent bond, and help prevent any further bowing or movement. Together, the epoxy and carbon fiber worked as a team, and this foundation was once again ready for a stronger, safer future. 

Fiberglass insulation isn't made to withstand moisture or contact with water. For this reason, it doesn't work in a crawl space. Once water gets sucked into it, it will droop and is prone to mold and mildew. This homes old fiberglass was a mess, and the homes heating and cooling bills were way up. To regain control over their home's energy usage, they were ready to encapsulate. 

Water and debris were all over this crawlspace and causing problems. We replaced the vapor barrier and installed a Smart Sump pump so that water won't be an issue anymore.