Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

A tall crawl space can be a wonderful storage space, and this homeowner was fully using the area. However, they noticed that the space was damp and some of the items boxes were exhibiting signs of water damage. Wanting to continue using the space as they wish, they knew they would have to find a way to keep this are dry. For this, they contacted John's Waterproofing to learn about encapsulation. The owners loved that the encapsulation seals the crawl space away from exterior factors. We also use a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier in our encapsulations, this has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears, making it very useful for crawl space storage. The woven fibers through this also make it helpful in deterring critters from coming into the space.  The owners were excited to get a full crawl space upgrade! 

Fiberglass insulation was not manufactured to be open to the elements. Because of this, it doesn't uphold in a crawl space. The material will absorb moisture out of the air and this causes it to droop away from the subfloor, negating its insulation value. As water rests in it, this leads to mold and mildew which is held up against the underside of the home and it is an appealing material for rodents to use for bedding. This homeowner had gotten tired of having to replace the fiberglass and they wanted a solution that would actually last for them. This is how they ended up online learning about encapsulation. This system uses insulation which is made to last in the crawl space. Along the floor we install our TerraBlock insulation and along the foundation walls we apply spray foam insulation. These two types of insulation will not rot or mildew, but will actually help to keep your home dry and healthy, while lowering the homes heating and cooling costs. 

We got a call from this concerned homeowner regarding water in their crawl space. They set up their free estimate and inspection to have their concerns addressed. We sent out one of our knowledgeable system design specialist and he thoroughly inspected the crawl space. When he was done, we met with the homeowner to go over the best options to stop water from entering their home.  After going over the estimate, the homeowners decided to move forward with the project. We began by removing all of the debris, including the fiberglass insulation and old vapor barrier. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we then lay a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock that will secure a safe passage for the water to drain to the lowest point. At this low point, we install our SuperSump Plus that will collect all of the water and pump it outside and away from the foundation via discharge line. We then install our Turtl access. This will create entry into the crawl space and can be locked when not in use. To create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth, we install our TerraBlock system directly on the dirt floor. We anchor our CleanSpace system into the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and install it all on-top of our TerraBlock system. We also use a bottle jack to raise the posts to install some of our CleanSpace between the footing and the wooden posts and it is then sealed with our waterproof tape. Next, we make sure to cover and seal all of the vents to prevent outside air from entering. 
To control the environment, we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will dry and filter the air to eliminate damp and musty odors. This will also keep the home at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we install our spray foam insulation directly on the foundation walls up to the rim joists to guarantee a complete airtight seal. This crawl space is now fully protected against water, rodents and mold. 

This homeowner was about to put this home on the market but found multiple problems in the crawl space. Knowing that this was a big issue that would pause the sale of the home, they decided to give Johns a call to set up their free estimate and inspection to find them a permanent solution and make this home safe and stable for the next owners. Once our real estate response team was through with a thorough inspection, he met with the homeowners and the real estate agent and came up with a game plan. Once the homeowner and agent talked it over, they moved forward with the estimate and we begin the project. We start by removing all of the debris, such as old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we install a three inch perforated pipe into a silt sock, which will secure a safe passage for water to drain to the low point. Since there was a lot of standing water in this crawlspace our team found some old spots which we took care of with our Mold X2 cleaner that removes mold stains in 20 seconds. After, we install our TripleSafe sump pump at the lowest point so the water can be collected and pumped outside and away from the homes foundation via a discharge line. This discharge line is then connected to our LawnScape outlet which is a grated drain that allows water to pass through but keeps the debris out of the discharge line. We then installed our TerraBlock system which goes directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space creating an insulated barrier. On top of the TerraBlock we installed our CleanSpace system that is anchored to the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and sealed with our waterproof tape at the footing of the wooden posts. We also make sure to cover all of the vents to ensure no outside air enters. Lastly we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed along the foundation walls up to the rim joists and with its expanding form, ensuring a complete airtight seal. Now that this crawl space is dry, stable and healthy they can confidently put the home on the market knowing it's safe for the next family. 

This homes crawl space had been stripped bare. No vapor barrier and now insulation. But the humidity levels were causing some issues, and the owners contacted John's Waterproofing about solutions. We sent out a design specialist who did a full crawl under the home and than began discussing options. After going over the differences between the standard fiberglass insulation and our encapsulation, which uses insulation made for the crawl space, the owners were eager to do the long term solution and have their space encapsulated. We installed a full interior drain system with a sump pump. We than laid down DrainMatt, TerraBlock insulation, and CleanSpace. The Walls were insulated and air sealed with spray foam, and we completed the job by installing a SaniDry dehumidifier. Now the space is set up to be properly insulated and remain dry and healthy.