John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

These homeowners were concerned that their crawl space was in poor condition when noticing a constant musty smell and cold floors. Wanting to get to the bottom of this problem, they reached out to John's to schedule a free inspection. After our system design specialist was done, he met with the owners and went over the best plan to create a healthy, dry and clean crawl space. Our design specialist went over the encapsulation process with the homeowners and they then moved forward with the project. We began by removing all of the debris, including fiberglass insulation and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in which we laid down a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to our SuperSump Plus pump at the lowest point. We installed a discharge line outside and connected it to the sump, to pump the water away from the homes foundation. Then, we installed our TerraBlock system on the dirt floor of the crawl space creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. On top of our TerraBlock, we installed our CleanSpace system. We isolated every wooden post with a bottle jack to insert the CleanSpace over the concrete footing and seal it with our waterproof tape. We anchored this to the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and sealed it completely. During this process we also covered all the vents to prevent outside air from entering. To keep the environment controlled, we installed our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air and will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we finished by installing our foam insulation. This was sprayed all along foundation walls, up to the rim joists while filling every crack and void to ensure a complete airtight seal. This will not only help with insulating the home but it will protect it from water and pest intrusion. Encapsulation is an investment in this homes health and longevity. 

This crawl space was bare. It had no barrier or protection against water intrusion. These homeowners noticed a damp odor in their home, especially during the rainy season. Wanting to find a permanent solution, they reached out to John's and scheduled their free visit. We sent out one of our system design specialists to perform a thorough inspection. After he was done, he went to meet with the homeowners to work with them in creating a dry, healthy and stable home that will give them peace of mind. They discussed the plan, then they moved forward with the estimate and scheduled their project.  Since this crawl space did not have a vapor barrier, or fiberglass insulation- we begin by digging a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in that trench we install a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock. This creates a secure passage for water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point, we install our TripleSafe Sump, which will collect all of the water that enters and pump it outside of the home through a discharge line. All the vents in the crawl space are then covered and sealed shut to prevent outside air from entering. Our TerraBlock system is placed onto the dirt floor, not only does it block moisture from making its way up through the dirt floor but it acts as an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. Next, we install our CleanSpace system on top of the TerraBlock. This 20 mil thick liner is tear resistant and brightens up the crawl space with its white finish. This is also installed between the footing and the wooden posts as well as anchored into the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. everything is then sealed at with our heavy duty CleanSpace tape. To keep the environment controlled, we install our SaniDry Sedona. This dehumidifier will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air. It will also raise indoor air quality because it will keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Finally, to finish this encapsulation we spray our foam insulation onto the foundation walls to fill every crack and void to guarantee an airtight seal. 

Keeping your crawl space dry and healthy is extremely important in order to maintain a healthy home. If water gets into the crawl space, this can result in atmospheres for mold to grow, wood to rot, and poor air quality to waft into the living spaces. In order to protect your crawl space, John's Waterproofing recommends getting them fully encapsulated. An encapsulation begins by removing the damaged vapor barrier and clearing out any debris. Once everything is removed, then we install a drainage system. This involves installing a perforated pipe along the interior perimeter of the crawl space so that it can collect water from the ground or walls that try to seep through. It offers a safe passageway for that water to be sent to a SuperSump Plus sump pump. The sump pump is what works to take all that collected water and securely pushes it out of the crawl space and away from the homes foundation. Once there is control of water, then we can install TerraBlock. This is a thick insulation foam designed to seal the earth off from the home and regulate the environment. On top of the TerraBlock, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed. This vapor barrier differs from code-regulated ones because it is 20 mil thick and backed by a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. We also install CleanSpace up the foundation walls and between the footing and wooden posts to isolate and protect from water damage. Once everything is sealed with waterproof tape, then we can install a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This helps to filter any moisture or particles out of the air, thus promoting better air quality in the living spaces. The final step would be applying Spray Foam to the foundation walls as a final air sealant and insulator. Now, this encapsulation will protect the home against water intrusion so that it can stay dry and healthy for its occupants.

Mud and standing water entered freely. Water stains discolored the wooden posts. It was only a matter of time before these issues became much more costly issues. But the foul odor wafting through the home prompted the homeowners to call John's. A meeting with our team was just what the homeowners needed. We went over all of their options, and a plan was put in place based on the homeowners' urgency to solve the problem, as well as what would work best with them and their budget. 

The first thing our crew did when they went under was remove all rodent droppings, old vapor barrier, insulation, and debris. Because of the water intrusion, the next step was to dig a trench along the entire interior of the crawl space and insert a Perf Pipe that would catch all groundwater. The Perf Pipe is wrapped in a silt sock, which prevents dirt from getting into the system over time. Once the pipe was set in place, all of the collected water needed a place to go: the SuperSump Plus. This system was installed at the lowest point of the crawl space to ensure the least amount of water flow resistance. The SuperSump Plus takes the water brought in from the Perf Pipe and pumps it out away from the home through a discharge line. A LawnScape Outlet, a yard grate, was attached to the end of the discharge line to allow the water to safely exit the crawl space and return to the ground, but this time, safely away from the home's foundation. With the crawl space now updated, the homeowners no longer have to worry about standing water damaging the area down below or funky smells drifting upstairs. Additionally, this new system prepares the crawlspace should they decide to invest in a full encapsulation in the future!

The basement and crawl space of this home are separated by an Internal Footing Pony Wall. The homeowner had noticed water leaking into both the basement and the crawl space for many years. Because of this, she has been unable to use both spaces for storage of anything of actual importance. She called on the Waterproofing Experts here at John's for help, and we quickly got her on our schedule with our Design Specialist. When the specialist arrived at her home, he thoroughly inspected the basement and crawl space. He found evidence of water intrusion, and created a Job Proposal for the homeowner, that offered expert solutions to mediate water intrusion and damage. He approached the homeowner, thoughtfully explained his findings, as well as his customized professional solutions. He offered the homeowner the absolute most effective and permanent waterproofing solution - a Full Encapsulation of the crawl space. This would mean creating a 100% air-tight seal inside of the space, using high-quality waterproofing components. Fully Encapsulating the space was imperative, as many years of water intrusion had started to erode the soil supporting the foundation of the home, which could eventually lead to structural collapse. Additionally, because of the wet conditions of the crawl space, the air quality was poor and unhealthy. This is a serious problem, not only for the crawl space, but also the inside of the home, because 40% of inside air comes from your crawl space. Therefore, a healthy space beneath your feet, does in fact create a healthy air environment inside of your home. The homeowner was pleased to be offered such an effective and permanent solution, so she signed the Job Proposal, and we scheduled her Encapsulation.

Our crew arrived, ready to waterproof her crawl space. First, they dug a shallow trench directly up against the exterior of the back side of the concrete foundation wall outside of the crawl space. Inside of the trench, they laid down 3" Perforated Piping, to collect all water before it could enter the crawl space. Next, they covered the Piping tightly with TremDrain Matting, to relieve hydrostatic pressure against the foundation wall, and to ensure that all water flowed down the Piping, and into the discharge line to be expelled safely away from the home. This exterior step is usually not necessary, but because this crawl space was at the bottom of a steep downward slope, our Design Specialist decided that preventing water intrusion into the space entirely was the best way to protect the home. With the exterior drainage installed, they began work inside of the crawl space. First, they laid TerraBlock Foam Insulation down on the ground inside the space. TerraBlock is durable and thick, and provides excellent crawl space insulation. Directly on top of the TerraBlock, and up onto the walls, they placed our 20 Mil CleanSpace Vapor Barrier Liner, which is interlaced with carbon fibers to prevent rodent damage, and is warrantied for 25 years against rips and tears. CleanSpace is bright and white, and an extremely effective barrier against moisture and vapor penetration. It combines 7-layers of high and low density polyethylene, making it suitable for walking on, and useful as storage space. Next, our crew cut a perfect hole into the TerraBlock and CleanSpace, to install a SmartDrain Canister and Alarm, at the lowest point inside of the crawl space. If water ever enters the space, or if a plumbing leak occurs, it will reach the SmartDrain, which will immediately set off a loud alarm - alerting the homeowner to water in the space before substantial damage could occur. The SmartDrain is battery operated, so that even in the event of a power outage, it will not lose its ability to function. Incase of any additional water intrusion, our crew installed a Full WaterGuard System along the basement side of the Pony Wall that separates the crawl space and basement. Once water is collected in this, it will be routed to a TripleSafe Sump Pump, to be immediately expelled away from the home via a discharge line. Our TripleSafe Sump Pump is a 3-pump-in-1 system, where each pump is activated if the one before it fails, or cannot handle the volume of incoming water. Additionally, to control the relative humidity in the space, we installed a SaniDry Dehumidifier, to maintain the air quality at a safe level. To provide electricity to both the TripleSafe and the SaniDry, our Electrical Division installed a dedicated circuit for the 24/7 operation of each machine. Within the crawl space, we than sealed the vents shut with custom-cut rigid plastic, to prevent all rodents, debris, and air from entering the space. The final step in the Encapsulation was installing the Spray Foam Insulation onto the foundation walls. The crawl space of this home is now Fully Encapsulated, and is protected from the devastating affects of water intrusion and damage.