Crawl Space Transformation - Friday Harbor, WA

When our Design Specialist first entered this crawl space, it was very dirty and had evidence of water intrusion. Additionally, 2 areas of the foundation wall inside of the space had started to crack. The cracks in the foundation walls had been caused by many years of soil compression and expansion from water intrusion. In order to prevent further water damage, and therefore protect the structural integrity of this home, our crew needed to reinforce the foundation walls, and encapsulate the crawl space. To reinforce the cracked foundation walls, we installed several feet of Carbon Fiber Stitching across the cracks, holding them in place, and preventing them from growing. Carbon Fiber Stitching is 10 times stronger than steel, and will permanently hold the cracks in place - preventing future structural collapse. After the structural reinforcement was complete, our crew encapsulated the crawl space. This meant installing Perforated Piping around the entire interior perimeter to catch groundwater, and routing it to an UltraSump Pump, expelling it safely away from the home via an underground discharge line. Directly on top of the Piping, we laid down TerraBlock ground insulation, followed by our 20 Mil CleanSpace vapor barrier - transforming this formerly dirty, wet crawl space into a durable, bright and dry area that can be walked on and used as storage. To maintain the relative humidity within the space, we also installed a SaniDry Dehumidifier to clean, filter, and remove moisture from the air - creating a safe air environment both underneath, and inside of the home. To insulate the foundation walls, we installed SilverGlo Insulation, to reflect heat back into the home, and to prevent moisture from entering in through the walls. To seal all gaps, we applied Spray Foam along the edges of the SilverGlo - achieving a complete seal around the walls. Lastly, we installed an EverLast Access Door, which is made of rigid plastic that will never rot or discolor. This door closes tightly, leaving no gaps along the edges, making it impossible for rodents to enter the space. These homeowners can rest assured that the long term investment of their home is now protected by structural reinforcement and an encapsulation installed by the experts here at John's! It is also a great relief that their loved ones are now breathing clean, healthy air everyday inside of their family home.