Insulation Before & After Photos

Spray foam insulation is one of the best decisions a homeowner can make for their home. Not only does it help with keeping a home comfortable and dry, but it will help save money on energy bills. Spray foam is simply the most cost effective way to improve the homes energy efficiency. The install process allows the foam to be sprayed into every crack and void that is usually missed with traditional fiberglass insulation, increasing effectiveness and performance. These homeowners were noticing a rise in their energy bills and reached out to John's in hopes of helping lower costs and upgrading their crawl space. After our system design specialist went out to perform a free inspection, he met with the homeowners to go over options and they moved forward with the proposed repair plan. To start this project, we removed all the debris, old fiberglass insulation, and damaged vapor barrier. Due to the warmer atmosphere of the area, this home did not experience ground water issues, but more humidity issues that occurred during the warm summer, so the home did not need drainage. We install our TerraBlock system, which goes directly on the dirt floor to create an insulated barrier between the home and the earth. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This goes all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joist and is sealed with our waterproof tape at the footing of the wooden posts. In this process, we cover all of the vents to make sure no outside air enters. To control the environment, we then install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will eliminate damp, musty odors by drying and filtering the air. It will also keep the environment at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, ensuring a complete airtight seal. With this crawl space fully sealed and protected with our encapsulation, these homeowners will see their energy costs lower. 

Spray Foam is a type of insulation that goes along the foundation walls in the crawl space. It is made of materials that expand and grow to fit into every crack and crevice along the walls. The purpose of Spray Foam is so the crawl space can be completely air sealed and it helps in insulating the home. By air sealing the crawl space, this actually helps the home become more energy efficient because it reduces heat loss, lowering energy bills. Overall, Spray Foam is an ideal insulation solution in the crawl space compared to the traditional fiberglass insulation in order to keep your home dry and healthy.

This homes heating and cooling costs had been rising over the years. The owners first thought this was due to the cost of living going up. But after chatting with some neighbors, they learned theirs was going up more than others. To search for ways to lower their energy costs, they glanced into the crawl space. They discovered the old fiberglass insulation was drooping and pieces were laying on the ground, soggy with water. To remedy this problem, they contacted John's Waterproofing so they could learn about encapsulation. This process uses insulation which is made to last in the crawl space. We use TerraBlock along the dirt floor and apply spray foam along the foundation walls. These insulate the crawl space, bringing it into the homes envelope and reducing the homes energy costs. 

This homeowner noticed a nasty odor coming from the crawlspace. They glanced through the exterior entrance and found the issue. After speaking to some neighbors they opted to call up John's Waterproofing for a full encapsulation. 

Fiberglass insulation holds onto water moisture and becomes an ideal place for mold spores to grow when it is left open to the elements. To insulate a crawlspace we recommend our encapsulation. This has Terrablock laid over the dirt floor, and either SilverGlo or Spray Foam along the foundation walls.