Photo Album: Crawl Space Transformation in Mount Vernon, IN

Homeowner Ronald H. of Mount Vernon, IN wanted something done about his dirty unsealed crawl space. He had recently talked to a friend that had their crawl space sealed and now has a lower energy bill because their house is now easier to heat and cool. After hearing this information, Ronald called Healthy Spaces to seal his crawl space, and lower the price of the monthly energy bill. After our System Design Specialist came to inspect Ronald's home and also found mold growing inside. This is a common issue that we deal with often, so Ronald wanted to get that taken care of while he was completing the project. Our foremen Robert Vallee and his team had a solution for Ronalds's problem. Our team sealed the crawl space using a CleanSpace liner, installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump to drain the water, put in a SaniDry Sedona to dry the air, and installed a new crawl space access door. When you take care of the leakage/drainage problem, isolate the house from the earth, close all outside air leaks, and you'll save money each month. You'll make your house a healthier, more comfortable place to live in. Now, Ronald can look forward to a lower energy bill and no musty smell from the mold.

Vapor Barrier

This vapor barrier isn't doing much for this crawl space. As you can see, water is still finding its way in.

Mold Growth

Below grade spaces like crawl spaces are among the most common areas for mold growth in the home. Musty odors are typically the first sign of a moisture or mold problem in the basement or crawl space, and it's important to address this issue as soon as it's discovered.

Drainage Matting

Matting in placed below the CleanSpace vapor barrier to direct water to the new TripleSafe sump pump.

Sealed Crawl Space with CleanSpace

CleanSpace has an antimicrobial agent called UltraFresh right in the plastic, preventing mold and bacteria growth.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

An airtight sump lid with a drain keeps water vapor sealed in, while allowing water to drain down in the event of a plumbing leak.

Sealed Crawl Space in Mount Vernon, IN

Installing a vapor barrier in your crawl space slows or prevents the evaporation of ground moisture into the crawl space air. When installed with a waterproofing system, moisture and water can be expelled from the crawl space before it can cause problems

Semi- Conditioned Crawl Space Makes Your Floors Feel Warmer

A vapor barrier, by its nature, resists the passage of air. By stopping air movement from the ground, it can also turn your crawlspace into a semi-conditioned space - one that is close to the temperature of the living spaces above. When that occurs, your floors feel warmer in winter and your energy bills go down.

Sealed Crawl Space Lowers Your Energy Bills

When you take care of the leakage/drainage problem, isolate the house from the earth, close all outside air leaks, and you'll save money each month. You'll make your house a healthier, more comfortable place to live.

Self Draining Dehumidifier in the Crawl Space

Even though we have sealed off the earth and sealed air leaks to the outside, we will still have some air infiltration. The best solution to this is the SaniDry Crawl Space Air System. The SaniDry Sedona is Energy Star rated, and another benefit is that it automatically drains into the sump pump so you'll never have to empty any buckets again.

Crawl Space Access Door

Most crawl space access doors are most often made of plywood, and because it's down by the ground it rots easily. These rotted, warped doors usually seal poorly and look like heck. The answer is an all-plastic door that won't rot, warp or need paint, and bugs can't eat.