A Fresh Start From the Ground Up - Kelso, WA

When homeowners bought their new home, they wanted to make sure every single part of their home was up to date and would keep their family safe and healthy, while improving the home's longevity. After doing plenty of research, they came across John's Waterproofing's wonderful reviews and gave us a call. Though they had never been down in the crawl space, they wanted us to inspect it for any existing problems and see if there was anything that could be improved. We sent a design specialist out for a free inspection, and while they didn't find any water issues, there was fiberglass insulation hanging from the subfloor, dirt over the torn vapor barrier, and open exterior vents and doors. After discussing what we found below, the homeowners expressed their desire to completely upgrade the space and make it top-notch. And that's exactly what we did.

First, we removed all of the debris from the crawl space. After the insulation, excess dirt, and old vapor barrier were gone, we installed TerraBlock insulation across the ground. This thick foam is paired with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, a durable 20mil liner. The CleanSpace is anchored on top of the TerraBlock and extends up the walls. This duo provides ultimate protection against moisture, debris, and rodents, while keeping the space at a consistent temperature. Durable vent covers were installed, along with an EverLast crawl space door that seals tightly along the foundation. Then, the team applied Spray Foam across the walls, adding the finishing touch to the encapsulation. Spray Foam doesn't let anything get past it, whether it's water, air, or heat. Because the home wasn't experiencing water intrusion, a SmartDrain was installed instead of a sump pump. While sump pumps are crucial for crawl spaces with water problems, the SmartDrain is the perfect preventive solution for homes like this. It is designed to catch minor leaks and sound an alarm to alert the homeowners if one were to occur. Finally, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed and set to maintain a relative humidity of 55%, preventing mold growth while keeping the crawl space dry, healthy, and protected. By taking preventive action early on with a full crawl space encapsulation, these homeowners invested in the long-term health of their home. Now they can enjoy their home knowing the space under is just as protected as everything above it.