Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Water damage is every homeowners biggest nightmare. It can cause the wooden posts supporting your home to rot, increases exposure to mold growth, and structural damage can cost homeowners thousands. Good thing at John's Waterproofing our encapsulation process helps to keep your crawl spaces dry and healthy so that water can't cause any damage. The most important step in the encapsulation system is removing everything in the crawl space that has been water damaged. Usually that means we are taking out falling fiberglass insulation and the destroyed vapor barrier. Once everything is cleared out, we can install a proper drainage system. We dig a trench along the interior perimeter of the crawl space and lay a perforated pipe. This pipe can collect any water that tries to enter and offers it a safe passageway to a drain. For this encapsulation we installed a SmartDrain to collect the water from the pipe and send it away from the homes foundation. This system helps to keep the crawl space dry and avoid standing water. Afterwards, we install TerraBlock along the entire base of the space. This is a thick insulation foam that seals the earth from the house. It helps insulate and promotes energy efficiency because it regulates the environment. Next, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on the base, up the foundation walls, and between the footing and wooden posts to isolate and protect. This vapor barrier differs from code regulated barriers because instead of only being 6 mil thin, it is 20 mil thick. It helps keep water from seeping over top and getting into the crawl space. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed that filters the air by pulling out any particles or moisture. Lastly, Spray Foam is applied along the foundation walls to insulate and air seal the space. Once the encapsulation is completed, it has a clean look while also keeping it dry and healthy. 

This homeowner was having issues with water in their crawl space, it was creating mold and mildew so they were wanting a solution fast, they called John's Waterproofing. After getting a free estimate and inspection, the system design specialist sat with the homeowner and went over the details of the findings and explained to the homeowner that the best solution to keep their crawl space dry and healthy was an encapsulation. To start this encapsulation we had our team remove all the debris from the crawl space. This crawl space had mold in some areas so we used our Mold X2 to spot treat it. Mold X2 is a highly effective cleaner for contaminated surfaces like wood. Once the mold is taken care of, the next step in this project is to install our drainage system. We start by digging a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space then we lay down a perforated pipe in a silt sock that will ensure water has a secure passage to the TripleSafe sump pump system that we installed. A discharge line is installed as well to pump the water outside. Next, our TerraBlock is installed directly on the dirt floor creating an insulated barrier between the earth and the crawl space. Our CleanSpace system is directly installed on top of the TerraBlock and up to the foundation walls and under the footing of the posts. All vents in the crawlspace are sealed shut. 
Our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed to pull out moisture and keep this crawl space dry and at a relative humidity of 55% which will help prevent mold and mildew. To Finish this project, we spray foamed the foundation and this will ensure the space is air sealed and completely protected. 

This old vapor barrier had been installed by another company and was ready to be replaced. To give the waterproofing system a longer lifespan, the homeowners opted to upgrade to a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier and Crawlspace Specific Insulation. 

This homeowner was concerned by their high heating and cooling costs. They knew that their floorboards were very cold when the weather outside was chilly, and when they glanced into the crawlspace they found the space to have condensation and damp walls. They called up John's Waterproofing to hear about their options. We sent out a specialist who confirmed the condensation along the foundation walls, large drafts, and signs of critters. To solve the homes issues we suggested an encapsulation and when we were done the homeowners were thrilled with the transformation. The crawlspace was now bright and their bills were going down! 

This crawlspace was not easily accessible, to make it easily inspected our crew dug out the entrance, safely cut the concrete and added in a Turtl Crawlspace doorway.