Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

This homes crawl space was wet for most of the year, and its damp odor penetrated the living spaces. Eager for a dry and healthy foundation, they called up John's Waterproofing so they could learn about encapsulation. 

This crawlspace had a 6 Mil vapor barrier installed, but moisture penetrated the foundation walls, creating a musty smell that began penetrating into the home above. To solve this issue we did a full crawlspace encapsulation; TerraBlock insulation, CleanSpace, SmartSump, Spray Foam, and CleanSpace.

This large crawlspace had dirt encased over the old 6 Mil vapor barrier. It also suffered from high humidity. To remedy the issue we removed the fiberglass insulation, and debris. We then installed a UltraSump Pump and laid down TerraBlock, CleanSpace, and Spray Foam on the foundation walls. As a final piece to protect it, we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep this space dry and healthy. 

When John's Waterproofing does inspections, one of the first things we take into account is the ensuring all the insulation and vapor barriers are in good condition. In most cases, we find the the fiberglass insulation is falling from the sub-floor and the vapor barriers are crumpled up and exposing the dirt beneath. When we do a full encapsulation the first thing we do is remove those exact things. But, for many homeowners, they don't understand why we have to completely remove them. Fiberglass insulation is the foam material that typically is attached to the sub-floor and around HVAC systems to offer insulation. It is one of the oldest methods of insulation and has been proven not to last when exposed to any outdoor elements. Over time, as moisture seeps into the crawl space, that fiberglass insulation absorbs the moisture in the air causing it to deteriorate. In extreme cases, this is also the root to many mold and mildew problems. By removing all the fiberglass that is sagging and no longer serving its purpose to properly insulate, then we can replace it with our TerraBlock insulation foam that is designed to completely keep water and moisture out. It also improves the homes energy efficiency because TerraBlock is installed along the base of the crawl space versus the sub-floor. This means it can control the environment, regulating temperatures in the crawl space, so that your home doesn't have to exhaust its heating and cooling to keep up with outside temperature changes. Adding to that, it's the same reason we take out a damaged vapor barrier that exposes the earth beneath the home. This is because it offers no protection against the changing environments outside and homeowners end up spending more money on energy costs. Plus, it helps make the crawl space a clean and fresh environment before we start installing our full encapsulation to protect against water damage.

This crawlspace had water, dirt, and falling insulation which was causing musty smells in the home. The homeowner called for a free inspection and was recommended to get a crawlspace encapsulation. Our crews installed our CleanSpace vapor barrier that seals the crawlspace and makes it a conditioned space. Along with the help of our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier that filters out moisture, mold, dust mites, and other allergens. The homeowner noticed the musty smell was gone right away and was excited to not have to deal with a wet and puddled crawlspace anymore.