Crawl Space Encapsulation Protects The Health of Families, Portland, OR
Challenge
This family had noticed a foul odor inside of their home, coming up through their floors. Suspecting the smell was coming from their crawl space, the homeowner entered the area to see for himself what was going on. He was immediately concerned when he saw how filthy the space was, and noticed a terribly heavy and musty odor. Relieved to have found the source of the smell entering his home, he quickly began searching for the best company to call on for help. He found his areas leading local experts in crawl space repair - John's Waterproofing. After seeing that John's has specialized in waterproofing crawl spaces in the PNW for over 50 years, and after seeing countless 5-Star Reviews, he gave us a call, and we quickly got him on our schedule. When our Design Specialist arrived at the home, he completed a thorough and in-depth inspection of the crawl space, and verified the homeowners concerns by finding evidence of water intrusion and rodent infestation.
Solution
In order to protect the health of this family, John's professional crawl space Encapsulation was recommended by our Design Specialist, and agreed upon by the homeowner. With the urgency of the repairs understood deeply by our team, this job was scheduled. Encapsulated crawl spaces are sealed, insulated, and waterproofed, to prevent moisture, rodents, and debris from being able to enter. Our expert crew first removed all of the nasty debris from beneath the home, and then installed each Encapsulation component with meticulous precision, ensuring long-lasting functionality of the entire system, that will last the life of the home. The entire space was sealed and insulated from top to bottom, allowing it to be safely used as dry storage: greatly increasing the useable square footage of the home. To ensure a safe air quality at all times, both beneath of, and inside of the home, our Electrical Division installed a professional-grade dehumidifier, to clean and filter the air, while preventing mold growth. This heavy-duty machine will run continuously, giving the family peace of mind in knowing that the air they are breathing inside of their home is clean and healthy. With proper yearly maintenance, John's professionally Encapsulated crawl spaces have the potential to save homeowners up to 40% per year on energy costs - effectively paying for themselves overtime. However, energy savings are nothing compared to the importance of protecting the health of your loved ones, and through crawl space Encapsulation, homeowners can achieve exactly this. Families living in homes that stand on top of Encapsulated crawl spaces, enjoy a clean breathing environment, allowing them to truly thrive, and the value of this assuredly holds no monetary value. After over 50 years in the waterproofing industry, John's never gets tired of transforming crawl spaces into dry, clean, and stable areas, so that families can feel safe and comfortable inside of their homes.
