Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Homeowners called us when their energy bills kept going up. They had looked under their home and found falling and moldy fiberglass insulation and their old vapor barrier was encrusted in mud. We did a full encapsulation to get this home dry and healthy once more. 

This homes large crawlspace had a simple 6 Mil vapor barrier installed, while the home didn't suffer from heavy water issues, the homeowners wanted to use this space for storage. To do so, the slope here would need to be flattened, and a material would be needed that would act as both a vapor barrier and wouldn't rip or tear if items were stored on it. To achieve this goal, the homeowners reached out to John's Waterproofing. We leveled out some shelfs for items to be stored on and we used CleanSpace. This 20 mil woven barrier has a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. As a precaution we installed a full drainage solution as well, and insulated the space with TerraBlock and Spray Foam will be added along the foundation walls. 

Encapsulating a crawl space includes separating your home from the earth so that the air going inside the living spaces can be controlled. This homeowner discovered that in their crawl space there was no layer of protection from their home and the dirt on the ground. This is a problem because the moisture from the soil will evaporate as temperatures change and create high humidity. If there's high humidity, that can develop exposures to mold growth, rotten wood, and lower the overall air quality inside your home. They decided to contact John's Waterproofing about doing an encapsulation on their crawl space to create a dry, healthy environment. This begins by removing the debris brought in by water. We install TerraBlock, which is a 3/4 in. thick flexible foam, to help insulate. Then, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on top. This vapor barrier is a thick liner that is meant to seal off the earth from the home. It is tear resistant and made with antimicrobial material which will prohibit mold to grow on it. CleanSpace is fastened up the foundation walls to ensure no moisture can seep through and is sealed with waterproof tape. With these installed, there is proper separation between the home and earth. We also install a SaniDry dehumidifier that pulls the moisture out of the air and gets rid of any dampness to keep the air dry. Now, this homeowner feels more comfortable knowing that their home is protected from the outside elements.

This homeowner called to request some crawlspace repairs. They knew some odd odors were wafting up from under the home, but couldn't get under the home to address the problem themselves. Our design specialist discovered falling fiberglass insulation, mud over the old vapor barrier, and mildew growing. To make the space dry and healthy we installed a full encapsulation. 

This homes crawl space had an issue with moisture. They also frequently found slugs and saw evidence of rodents in this space. Looking to keep the area clear of critters and potential water problems, they wanted to get an encapsulation.