Photo Album: Water Mess in the Crawl Space in Evansville, IN
A crawl space in Evansville, IN, was affecting the cost of energy due to the humidity and damp ground. A home with a dirt crawl space costs more to heat and cool. Damp air puts more of a hidden load on the HVAC system. If some cracks or openings are always in contact with outside air, then it is affecting your home's energy. The homeowner wanted to save money in the long run by keeping the crawl space fully closed. The best solution for sealing all cracks and openings in a crawl space is to cover every inch of the dirt floor and walls with CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a 20 mil liner that allows water to seep beneath the liner, towards the sump pump. It stops water vapor from permeating up from the floor above. An added benefit of installing CleanSpace is that you can use the space for extra storage. The homeowner was happy to have an energy-efficient crawl space that would save them money in the future.
Before
Before the crawl space was waterproofed, the ground was damp. Insulation from the ceiling was either starting to droop or fell down completely.
Dimple Matting
Dimple matting is laid on the ground before CleanSpace. it adds additional coverage for the CleanSpace to rest on, as well as directs water to the sump pump.
SmartSump
The SmartSump is a sump pump made for smaller spaces such as the crawl space.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace sealed the crawl space away from the outdoor air and rain water.
