Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Vapor Barrier in Marion, KY
A homeowner located in Marion, KY, was interested in protecting the vapor barrier in his crawl space. Humidity and moisture were constant issues in his state that he desperately needed to repair to have an energy-efficient home. The pin insulation, also known as fiberglass insulation, started to fall or hang due to the high humidity. When insulation such as this is failing, the best solution is to remove it all. The homeowner was ready to transform the space for the better.
Before installing a new system to keep humidity away, all insulation from the ceiling is taken down. CleanSpace is then laid throughout the crawl space to seal the space from the outside air. CleanSpace is a 20 mil liner that brightens up the atmosphere. A SmartSump pump is put into the ground to constantly pump water out that enters the crawl space. The sump pump prevents any water from happening again. It thrilled the homeowner to know that his crawl space is energy-efficient!
Before
The before picture of this crawl space had moisture and humidity present. It was causing the fiberglass insulation to drip down or fall off completely. When it does this, the insulation is useless and needs another way to insulated the space to protect the home in the future.
EverLast Crawl Space Door
The EverLast Crawl Space door seals the outdoor air away from entering the crawl space. It can easily be opened by unscrewing the nobs located at the corners of the door.
SmartSump Pump
The SmartSump pump is installed to pump away any water that enters the crawl space, to prevent moisture from forming.
Dimple Matting
Dimple matting adds a protective layer for the CleanSpace to lay on top of and it will direct water that enters from the ground, towards the SmartSump pump.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace seals off the crawl space from any potential outdoor openings that leak air into the space.