Encapsulating a Wet Crawl Space in Eugene, OR

Wet crawl spaces can often go unnoticed until issues such as musty smells, rodent activity, and high humidity start affecting the living area above. These homeowners were experiencing all of these issues and decided to give us a call to come find them a proper solution. We sent out a design specialist and he thoroughly inspected this crawl space and worked with the homeowners to craft the best plan, ensuring the problems in this crawl space are properly addressed.

We begin this project by removing all of the debris, fiberglass insulation and the old damaged vapor barrier. Afterwards, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space, in which we place a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock to create a secure passage for water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point we install our TripleSafe Sump system that will collect the water that enters and pump it outside of the home through a discharge line. In the crawl space, we make sure that all of the vents are covered and sealed shut to prevent outside air from entering. Next, we install our TerraBlock system. This is 3/4th inch ground insulation that is designed to be installed on dirt floors and will help block moisture from making its way up. Our CleanSpace system is then placed on top of the TerraBlock and also anchored into the foundation walls. This is our 20 mil thick barrier that will not only brighten up this crawl space but will keep it protected from water intrusion, rodents, mold, humidity and more. During this project we made sure to create exterior access into the crawl space, so we install our EverLast door. To then keep the humidity controlled, we install our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that will eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air. Finally to finish this project, we anchor our SilverGlo wall system into the foundation walls to raise the R-value and help insulate the home. Now that this crawl space is encapsulated, these homeowners can have peace of mind that their home is protected for years to come.