Moisture can cause havoc in a crawl space, causing mold and other unwelcome issues to arise. In Evansville, Indiana, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces regarding concerns about their crawl space having moisture. Suspicions of moisture arose when the homeowner noticed the floors beginning to sag. What causes the floors to sag is the moisture that finds its way into organic materials, which makes the beams too soft for support. If a home needs additional support, oftentimes it will need a SmartJack, however, the problem was caught in time before serious problems occurred.
Encapsulation was the best solution to prevent future moisture from entering. Not only does encapsulating your crawl space keeps the space dry, but is energy efficient, saving you money in the end. It costs more to heat and cool a dirt crawl space and puts more of a hidden load on the HVAC system. The CleanSpace and drainage matting combo is a structured system that allows proper drainage to the sump pump and seals the crawl space from water vapor. Say goodbye to moisture! Once the project was completed, the homeowner was relieved to know that not only will the foundation be protected, but their energy bills will be much lower.
Before
A dirt crawl space costs more to heat and cool.
Mold
The crawl space had moisture and humidity present, making it the perfect environment for mold to thrive.
SmartSump
The Smart Sump will automatically drain water out and away from the home, creating a dry space.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace is a great vapor barrier system.
Drainage matting
A dimpled polyethylene membrane that is under the CleanSpace liner allows water to effectively flow to a sump pump. This system is also great for crawl spaces that have concrete floors.
