Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation Protects Families - Mount Angel, OR

Have you noticed mold growth in your crawl space? Found rodent droppings beneath your home? Is there a musty smell entering your home, presumably from your crawl space? These are all very common issues that families face. Oftentimes, crawl spaces go unnoticed by homeowners for many years, which can lead to costly issues that affect the air quality and the homes health. If the area beneath your home is overrun with filth, then the air particles from those toxins are also inside of your home. In order to protect the health of your family, and the structural integrity of your home, it is imperative to have a clean, waterproofed crawl space. Here at John's, we proudly offer the professional installation of the Gold Standard in crawl space waterproofing - encapsulation. This advanced system seals, waterproofs, and insulates the crawl space entirely, to prevent moisture, rodents, and debris from gaining access. Thanks to the 100% air-tight seal created by the Encapsulation components, the air quality inside of the space can be easily controlled with a professional-grade dehumidifier. When Encapsulating a crawl space, our crew first removes all of the old nasty debris from beneath the home. This home had mold particles, so we than used soda blasting to rid the space of these contaminants. Next, dual ground coverings are laid down to cover the entire dirt floor: our TerraBlock insulation, followed by our 20 Mil CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. These 2 heavy-duty layers work together to prevent moisture from entering the space, while also providing excellent ground insulation. To ensure that all water is removed, our crew also installs a heavy-duty sump pump, which will expel all collected water safely away from the home via an underground discharge line. Next, our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier is installed, maintaining a safe relative humidity at all times to prevent mold growth, while cleansing the air. As an added level of protection for your family, the homeowner opted to have an Aspen Air Purifier installed, removing up to 99.97% of air particles. In order to provide suitable power to the sump pump and dehumidifier, our Electrical Division installs a dedicated circuit for each machine. To prevent rodents and debris from finding their way into this space, our crews seal each vent, and install a Turtl Access Door in the place of the original access. Our Turtl Access Doors are made of weather-resistant plastic, and seal completely when shut. They can also be locked with a pad lock, to prevent unwanted intruders from entering. Lastly, to insulate the foundation walls, our Spray Foam Specialist arrives to spray this advanced level insulation directly onto the foundation walls, until every crevice and void is filled. Spray Foam is the only type of insulation that qualifies as an air, thermal, vapor, and moisture barrier - making it the perfect insulator inside of an encapsulated crawl space. With proper yearly maintenance, our professionally installed encapsulations will last the life of the home, and have the potential to save homeowners up to 40% per year on heating and cooling costs. Because these spaces are sealed completely, structural components are protected from moisture damage, and homeowners can easily maintain a safe air quality both beneath of and inside of their homes.