Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

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. 

In Evansville, Indiana, a family reached out to Healthy Spaces needing a quote on crawl space waterproofing. Inside the home, the air was humid and damp feeling. One of the family members has asthma, which was affecting them the most. During the inspection, there was mold on the wooden beams of the crawl space which had caused mold to form on the walls in one of the bedrooms above. All mold needed to be treated and removed to begin waterproofing the crawl space. 

The perfect waterproofing combo does not exist- Oh, wait, yes it does! The Drainage matting and CleanSpace liner work together to direct water flow toward the sump pump and seal cracks that would affect the vapor barrier. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was purchased to create a dry air flow to banish mold from thriving again. Once the waterproofing system was completed, the family felt a wave of relief knowing that their home and health were safe. 

In Evansville, IN, a homeowner was dealing with moisture in the crawl space. The moisture and humidity had created a great place for mold to form, causing allergies for the owner. Some mold spores produce a chemical byproduct called mycotoxins. Mycotoxins begin when other species compete for space which then causes chemical warfare on molds. The compounds can affect your respiratory system. Although you can not see mycotoxins, some may detect a musty smell in the home or space that they are present in. The homeowner was ready to begin the mold remediation process to prevent mold from forming again and encapsulating the crawl space. 

The first step in a healthy crawl space is removing any unhealthy growth, such as mold. Through mold remediation, all affected and unaffected organic surfaces are scrubbed and treated. Next, drainage matting is laid on the floor to direct water to the sump pump. SilverGlo insulation is put on the walls to reflect heat and lower the material's conductivity. Lastly, the crowd favorite, CleanSpace is secured on the walls and floor to protect the vapor barrier.  The homeowner was relieved to find the CleanSpace healthy, protecting him from allergies in the future. 

Most crawl spaces have fiberglass insulation on the ceiling. The insulation itself is not as useful compared to encapsulating the crawl space, but when there is moisture in the crawl space, then it becomes entirely useless. In Owensboro, Kentucky, a homeowner had fiberglass insulation that was starting to droop or fall because there was moisture and humidity present. The homeowner decided to contact Healthy Spaces to come out and encapsulate the crawl. 

To control the amount of water that came in through the dirt floor, a drainage matting it laid down to direct water flow towards the sump pump. Next, CleanSpace is sealed on the floor and walls to protect against water vapor. SilverGlow insulation in also been installed on the walls to add insulation. This system is effective at reducing energy costs. All fiberglass insulation is taken out and the new waterproofing system will prevent moisture from appearing again. 

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!