Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

In Newburgh, IN, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces, with concerns about his crawl space. The crawl space had water throughout the space and the air was humid. Owing to the humidity and moisture, mold was forming on parts of the wooden beams.  The homeowner was interested in mold remediation and encapsulation. Government agencies and medical sites have created many articles addressing exposure to too much mold, the certain types of mold that should be avoided, and when to call in a professional. This information does not mention a numerically safe level of mold that a person or home can be in contact with. At Healthy Spaces, we classify all molds as undesirable molds that must be removed. 

The first step of the mold-free process is to perform mold remediation throughout the crawl space. Once this part of the project is completed, drainage matting is laid on the floor. Drainage matting is useful for allowing water to flow to a sump in a crawl space. Next, CleanSpace was installed on the floor and climbing frame to isolate the outside air. As an added benefit, CleanSpace has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. This additive is odorless, safe, and used in many plastic household and automotive products. The crawl space was now officially protected and aesthetically pleasing to be in!

A homeowner in Utica, KY scheduled an inspection with Healthy Spaces because his cellar and basement had rainwater leaking in. The homeowner was interested in waterproofing his basement to prevent further damage and lower his energy bills. The homeowner was also interested in replacing the old sump pump that was failing. Because the sump pump did not have an airtight lid, the basement was exposed to water vapor.

CleanSpace was secured onto the walls of the basement.  Any water vapor that would enter the basement would be directed towards the WaterGuard. WaterGuard has a built-in, 3/8-inch gap between the floor and the wall. Water from the WaterGuard flows toward the SuperSump pump. Once the basement waterproofing system was completed, the homeowner was pleased with the transformation! 

In Island, KY, a water leak occurred in a homeowner's crawl space, causing wetness, and recently noticed a smell traveling up to the main floor. Insulation had begun to fall under the house. Once insulation, also known as fiberglass floor insulation has been exposed to moisture, it becomes useless to the home. After fiberglass insulation has been exposed to moisture, it will become a thriving home for mold. 

All fiberglass insulation is removed from the crawl space before installing a new, efficient system. Dimple polyethylene membrane drainage matting is laid across the floor to allow water to flow toward the SmartSump pump that was put in. Next, CleanSpace is secured on the floor and sides of the space. CleanSpace is a 20 mil plastic liner that has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, the homeowner loved the transformation and value that it brought to his home!

In Washington, IN, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces about mold concerns in his basement. He wanted a thorough inspection of the space to see what solutions we could provide. There was mold present on the bottom halves of the walls, where water was likely coming in through. The basement needed a waterproofing system to fix the issue for good. 

CleanSpace was installed on the walls to protect against water vapor. The water vapor will be trapped by the CleanSpace, enabling it to move down to the WaterGuard system.  The WaterGuard receives the water and then carries it toward the sump pump. The homeowner was impressed that such a simple system would keep his basement looking nice and dry! 

A family in Newburgh, IN noticed their home starting to feel humid, especially after a rain storm. One of the family members decided to inspect the crawl space for a possible clue as to why their home was humid. When the homeowner inspected the crawl space, he found that the ground was damp with a few puddles of water scattered throughout the space. Healthy Spaces was contacted soon after to encapsulate the home. 

Crawl space encapsulation not only looks great but will save you money in the long run. The homeowners were spending more money to heat and cool, but once the CleanSpace was instead, it did not put a latent load on the HVAC system. To create a dry airflow, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was purchased. It will keep the relative humidity below 55% and costs less electricity to run compared to conventional models. Once the job was completed, the family was pleased to feel a dry air flow running throughout the home again!