Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: CleanSpace Installation in Newburgh, IN

Are you looking for a vapor barrier? Did you know that the average black plastic vapor barrier degrades so rapidly that it must be replaced every 2 years on average? That's right, that black plastic trash bag material isn't very durable. When you're searching for a quality vapor barrier, make sure it's going to last longer than your favorite pair of shoes. In fact, you should look for a vapor barrier that's more than just run of the "mil". Look no further than the CleanSpace Engineered Film System. It's not run of the mil at all--it's 20 mils of protection with a nationally backed, 25 year warranty against rips, tears, and water on top of the liner. It's a full system that you can have installed and never have to think about again!

Debris Removed from Crawl space in Newburgh, IN

Once the black vapor barrier was removed, the underlying support structure of salvageable wooden floor joists, wood sub-floors, and foundation walls were cleaned and sanitized.

Rusted out Window Wells from Crawl space Moisture in Newburgh, IN

Did you know that the EPA recommends, "Repair additional moisture problems identified during the assessment (e.g., plumbing leaks, rain leaks including leaks around windows and flashing, and foundation leaks). Retrofit crawlspaces so that they are unvented, sealed, insulated, properly drained and waterproofed, following guidance in section 1.4 of EPA’s Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications". Page 9, EPA Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades—Guidance for achieving safe and healthy indoor environments during home energy retrofits.

Newburgh Indiana Crawl space goes from gross to glowing

This Newburgh, IN crawlspace was covered in a plain, black plastic vapor barrier and it was failing fast! The homeowners said that they never noticed a reduction in the musty, moldy smell even after replacing the barrier multiple times. They said the vapor barrier was so fragile that it ripped constantly and that meant there was constant water sitting on the plastic molding!

Soil in Newburgh, IN Crawl space Constantly Wet

Here, you can see how consistently saturated the ground is at this Newburgh home. The ground is a muddy morass, which spells trouble for these homeowners. There has been explosive mold growth, poor indoor air quality, an increase in allergies and asthma for the homeowner's children, and much more.

Healthy Spaces Rehabilitates Newburgh, IN Crawl space

At Healthy Spaces, we specialize in crawl space problems of all types. Whatever your issue, we have the products and experience that you need to find the best solution. This crawl space repair is creating a healthier living space. Once our installation is finished encapsulating this crawl space with the CleanSpace System, the homeowners will even be able to use this as storage space.

Cleanspace Installation in Newburgh, IN Crawl Space

Cleanspace is more than a vapor barrier. It’s actually an engineered film. It is also a seven layer sandwich of high density and low density polyethylene, and polyester cord reinforcement that allows it to be mechanically fastened to the walls and not pull off or tear when someone crawls across the liner. All CleanSpace is made with an antimicrobial additive called ultra fresh, which is a preservative to help the CleanSpace last for years and years. It also has UV inhibitors and stabilizers so the liner does not erode and break down prematurely.

Vapor Barrier Installation Continues in Newburgh, IN

Installing a CleanSpace 20 mil crawl space vapor barrier in your home ensures a healthier, better preserved home. A dry crawl space will not be damaged by mold and moisture, saving you money on eventual expensive repairs. And because moisture and outside air are not dampening your crawl space insulation and bringing their temperatures and humidity into your home, you will benefit from significant energy savings in your home.

SilverGlo insulation installed for Energy Efficiency in Newburgh, IN crawl space

Here, you can see how short the access to this portion of the crawl space is. It also happens to be the area where the HVAC and plumbing run into the house. In order to keep everything performing optimally, the homeowners elected to install Silverglo in this area in order to reflect the lost heat back up into the home. They also installed pipe and HVAC insulation around their duct work.

CleanSpace Installation includes lining the walls of the Newburgh, IN Crawl Space

In this photo, you can see the CleanSpace liner on the walls of the crawl space. Continuing the liner up the walls will keep any ground water from intruding into the crawl space. This will keep water from collecting on top of the liner and attracting pests, breeding mold and other fungi, and causing allergy and asthma symptoms.

Healthy Spaces Installation Crew Works Hard to create a Healthy Crawl Space in Newburgh, IN

In this shot, you can see just what hard physical labor it is to install the CleanSpace system. In most cases, the Healthy Spaces crew will be rolling out and securing CleanSpace on their stomachs. This crew member is properly fastening the liner to the wall using rivets and a strong adhesive. This insures water will not be wicked up the crawlspace wall into the subfloor.

Cleanspace Installation in Newburgh, IN

Here, it's easy to see the blue and white sides of the Clean Space. Many people comment that it looks a lot like a swimming pool liner. Actually, it's true, it has many of the same characteristics. Cleanspace will not rip or tear, allows you to climb on top of it without worrying about displacing it, and it is completely water tight. It's actually made of several layers of plastic bonded together.

CleanSpace Brightens Crawlspace in Newburgh, IN

As you can see here, the white 20 mil Cleanspace liner really brightens up this crawl space. It makes the entire crawlspace a healthier, safer environment for storing Christmas decorations, that spring and summer wardrobe, and more. Contact us today for your free estimate.