Encapsulating a Dirty Crawl Space- Eugene, OR

When your crawl space is dark, humid and filled with debris it can attract pests and rodents. It can also cause poor air quality and raise energy bills due to poor insulation. These homeowners were wanting to create a healthy home environment, so they reached to John's Waterproofing to get a free estimate and inspection. One of our knowledgeable system design specialists then met with the homeowners after the inspection to go over the best options for this space. They decided encapsulation was the best choice for this space. We begin by removing all the debris and insulation in the space. Since there was not a lot of water entering the space, we install our SmartDrain system. This will alert the homeowner of a possible plumbing leak with an audible alarm and drain the water away into a drywell underneath the CleanSpace until the homeowner can fix the leak. Next we install our TerraBlock system directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space to create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth and this will prevent moisture from making its way up through the crawl space floor. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This 20 mil woven barrier goes on the crawl space floor, all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. It is then sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We also make sure all the vents in the crawl space are completely sealed shut to prevent outside air from entering. To control the environment, we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. This will effectively eliminate damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air all while keeping the space at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly to finish this space we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and will fill every crack and void ensuring a complete airtight seal, protecting the home for years to come.