Insulation Photo Album: From Falling Insulation to Full Encapsulation - Depoe Bay, OR

This homeowner had been experiencing significant water damage in their crawl space for several years. Because there was no drainage installed, the water just puddled and eventually evaporated into the air. This caused high humidity levels that absorbed into the fiberglass insulation and the wooden posts. In desperate need to save their home from more structural damage, they reached out to John's Waterproofing. We suggested that a full encapsulation would be the best solution to seal the crawl space off and prevent future water intrusion. The first step in the encapsulation process was removing all the damaged fiberglass insulation and what was left of the previous vapor barrier. Then, we installed a drainage system using a perforated pipe along the interior perimeter of the crawl space. This pipe collects any water that tries to enter and offers a safe passageway for it to flow through towards the SuperSump Plus sump pump. This sump pump then can take all that collected water and securely push it out of the crawl space and away from the homes foundation. Because this crawl space had years worth of water damage, some of the wooden posts had to be replaced with SmartJacks. These are steel adjustable piers that help to stabilize the home in places where the posts no longer can. It helps with sagging floors and settling homes. Next, TerraBlock is installed to seal the earth off from the home. On top of the TerraBlock insulation foam, a new CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed. This goes along the base, up the foundation walls, and between the footing and wooden posts. Its job is to isolate and prevent water from seeping through with its thick woven fibers. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed to filter the air and pull out moisture. Spray Foam will be applied to the foundation walls as a final air sealant and insulator. Once this entire process is completed, the home is protected from future water intrusion and structural damage.