Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

To improve the future health of the crawl space in Vincennes, IN, a homeowner wanted to have the crawl space inspected. A concern from the homeowner was the lack of dry airflow and moisture spots appearing in parts of the crawl space. Air, including humid air, moves easily in and out of spaces, in addition, air brings its moisture content with it wherever it goes. If a crawl space is left uninspected with open spaces, then water, critters or insects, mold, and even unwelcomed guests could inhibit the area beneath your home! The homeowner was determined to make sure the crawl space was closed off to any outside pests.

What is the best solution to protect the entire crawl space from outside air? CleanSpace! CleanSpace is a bright white pool-like liner that is installed on the floor and walls to seal any openings in the crawl space. A SaniDry Sedona was also placed into the crawl space. The Sanidry Sedona is an anti-mold solution because this dehumidifier takes up to 100 pints of water per day out of the crawl space while using the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. They took the future health of this crawl space into action and will further save money.

Would you swim in a crawl space? A crawl space in Philpot, KY consisted of muddy floors that the family wanted to fix for the future health of their home and themselves. If a crawl space is slowly bringing in water inside, then it will eventually look like an unsafe kiddie pool. Water causes the wooden beams to rot and have bouncy floors from the room above. This can be reversed with the right care.

Before CleanSpace is installed throughout the floor, and walls of the crawl space, a drainage matting system that has dimples is laid throughout the floor of the crawl space to control the water from the ground to be released outside.  CleanSpace is then installed along with a Sump Pump to pump water out of the crawl space. These three combinations leave the crawl space looking bright and the air dry. The family was relieved to know that water would no longer be an issue in their crawl space.

A crawl space in Leitchfield, KY, had wet floors with no plastic sheets laid throughout the space. This caused the family to reach out about their concerns. Crawl spaces need to be protected from any outside air that could potentially cause humidity or water to enter the crawl space. This can invite critters or mold to enter. If the crawl space is turned into an “inside” environment rather than an “outdoor” environment, then a dry airflow will be constant. To protect the crawl space from future issues, it would need to close all cracks in the space that have light entering in.

To create a peaceful mindset for the family about the health of their home, CleanSpace was laid out on the floors and walls. CleanSpace is a 20-mil thick plastic liner that completely seals off crawl space from the earth. A bonus to installing CleanSpace is that the crawl space can be used as storage if needed. A SaniDry Sedona was hooked up to create an ongoing dry airflow throughout the crawl space. A SmartSump Pump is put in to pump out water that is beneath the CleanSpace and wherever else, outside. The family felt reassured that their home would be a space to continue thriving in and having extra storage space was a plus!

During the fall time, a homeowner in Evansville, IN, noticed a bit of water entering the basement but recently, there has been a great increase in water that has made its way inside due to a large quantity of rainfall.  Whenever there is a leak in the basement and water is entering it, it can flood the basement over time.  Water can damage the interior of the basement and can create Efflorescence to show on the walls.  Efflorescence is a chalky white powder that comes from minerals in the concrete, mortar, or soil that dissolves in water and is left behind after it evaporates.  It is essential to prevent water from leaking into a basement to protect the home from major issues down the road.

To keep the water away and dry air in, the walls are covered using CleanSpace.  CleanSpace is a 20 mil liner that is tear-resistant and prevents mold growth on the liner.  A basement needs a bigger sump pump system unlike a crawl space, so a TripleSafe Sump Pump is installed.  A small trench is dug beside the walls and a water guard is put in to direct water flow to the TripleSafe Sump Pump. A SaniDry Sedona is plugged in to keep a continuous dry air flow.  Having tools that work effectively as a system will create a tranquil mindset.

A home in Evanston, IN had a loft with light brown wooden beams on the ceiling.  The homeowner reached out to us when a few mold spores were spotted on the beams. Mold can be an irritant for anyone with asthma or allergies.  Mold likes to spread onto processed organic fibers, and since the ceiling is constructed of wooden beams, then the mold is being attracted to that area.  This is a treatable issue, but it is best to catch it later to prevent any physical signs of allergies or asthma. 

The mold on the ceiling is removed through mold remediation. Every problem area is scrubbed to remove any mold stains and then sprayed.  After mold remediation is completed, if a homeowner wants reassurance that the mold is not able to thrive there again, a service technician can come annually to inspect the area.  If any spots are spotted, it is normally sprayed and scrubbed. The homeowner was satisfied with the results of a mold-free ceiling!