John's Waterproofing Case Studies: Musty Odors for Home in Gaston, Oregon
Challenge
A homeowner was getting her home as prepared as possible for a week-long visit from her mother-in-law. She got her home spotless, with everything in its place. Everything looked great, but the smell was a different story. No matter what she did, how detailed she cleaned, how many scented candles she lit, there was a musty odor running rampant in every room of the house. Something had to be done and fast.
Solution
Air travels up. So if the air in a crawl space of a home is moldy, wet, smelly and musty, that air travels up and into the rest of the home. Our crews went out to this home to help the air in the crawl space and the rest of the home become healthier and less smelly. First, all of the loose debris was removed from the crawlspace. Then our CleanSpace encapsulation system was installed. This is a thick liner that prevents any moisture or water vapors from coming in through the walls or flooring of the crawl space. It can also help lower heating and cooling costs and help keep out pests. A SaniDry dehumidifier was also installed in the crawl space to filter and clean the air. Now this homeowner can welcome any guests into her home with confidence.