Before & After

John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

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Vapor Barrier Replacement in Portland, OR

Even though we really encourage a crawl space encapsulation we also know that it's not always achievable. This crawl space was in need of a vapor barrier replacement. The old one was muddy from water coming in and not protecting the home like it was supposed to. We did a traditional black plastic replacement and what a difference. You can see when we replaced it our crew made sure the vapor barrier went up the foundation wall and made sure the protection was there. The homeowner was very pleased to have it done. 

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 Crawlspace - Portland, OR

There are many benefits to having your crawlspace 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 crawlspace, then we remove any debris along with the old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Once the crawlspace 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 crawlspace access system, was then installed to provide convenient access to the below grade crawlspace. 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 crawlspace. 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 crawlspace 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 crawlspace is completely dry and protected for years to come.

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We serve the following areas

OregonWashington Our Locations:

John's Waterproofing
219 Airport Road
Silverton, OR 97381
1-503-419-0404


John's Waterproofing
12108 Mukilteo Speedway
Suite A1 & A2
Mukilteo, WA 98275
1-425-475-1500
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