Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Humidity in the Home in Newburgh, IN
A family in Newburgh, IN noticed their home starting to feel humid, especially after a rain storm. One of the family members decided to inspect the crawl space for a possible clue as to why their home was humid. When the homeowner inspected the crawl space, he found that the ground was damp with a few puddles of water scattered throughout the space. Healthy Spaces was contacted soon after to encapsulate the home.
Crawl space encapsulation not only looks great but will save you money in the long run. The homeowners were spending more money to heat and cool, but once the CleanSpace was instead, it did not put a latent load on the HVAC system. To create a dry airflow, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was purchased. It will keep the relative humidity below 55% and costs less electricity to run compared to conventional models. Once the job was completed, the family was pleased to feel a dry air flow running throughout the home again!
Before
The crawl space had damp, dirt floors.
Dimple Matting
The dimple matting pictured here will direct any water that comes from the ground, toward the sump pump.
SmartSump
The SmartSump pump will continuously keep the ground dry!
After
CleanSpace was secured on the floor and walls to protect against the vapor barrier.
