Photo Album: Best Looking Crawlspace After Encapsulation In Lansing, MI

Jerry bought a new home in Lansing, MI only to be told by the inspector that he had water in his crawl space. Jerry understandably wanted it gone. The moisture can lead to all sorts of problems including mold and rot. We installed a CleanSpace moisture barrier, a sump pump system, a SaniDry CX dehumidifier, SilverGlo Insulation, and crawl space vent covers. This crawl space is now clean, dry, and bright. It is one of the best looking and least intimidating crawl spaces that you will ever see.

Moisture From Multiple Places

It's possible the moisture can enter from wall cracks and gaps but also from the ground as well. A plastic barrier will help separate the home from any harmful moisture.

Clear Moisture On The Walls

The inspector was right. Moisture is very noticeable in this crawl space, especially on the back wall where the light is shining. That moisture can create all sorts of problems including mold and rotting of floor joists.

Crawl Space Vents Are A Problem

Crawl space vents sound like a good idea in theory but they aren't. They add to the problems as warm wet air comes in and is cooled, causing condensation to occur.

Drainage Matting Is Installed

Drainage matting is a dimpled layer that is put down first over the ground. This helps facilitate the flow of moisture to the low spots. Here a sump pump can remove the moisture from the space. Without a dimpled layer, the vapor barrier can stick to the ground creating pockets of water throughout.

SilverGlo Insulation Keeps Floors Warm

The SilverGlo insulation is installed on the walls and all gaps are sealed to keep the crawl space warm and reflect heat back into the home. They keep floors noticeably warmer in the winter months.

CleanSpace Provides A Moisture Barrier

The CleanSpace material is durable and mold resistant. It provides a barrier against unwanted moisture in the space. The CleanSpace material is carried on up the walls a small amount and any posts are wrapped as well to ensure a solid seal. It also does wonders to brighten the space up.

Sump Pump Removes Incoming Water

The sump pump in this crawl space is fitted with an airtight lid, a floor drain, and water watch alarms that will alert the homeowner if the pump isn't keeping up or has failed.

SaniDry CX Dehumidifier Removes Water Vapors

Unwanted water vapors are efficiently removed from the air using the SaniDry CX dehumidifier. The moisture is filtered into the sump pump for removal from the home.

IceGuard Protects Against Water Backups

In the winter months, sump pump discharge lines have the potential to freeze. The IceGuard fixture can prevent water from backing up into the crawl space when this occurs.

LawnScape Outlet Blends Into Lawn

The LawnScape outlet blends into the yard and is easy to mow around. This is fitted on the end of the discharge line where water will escape at a safe place away from the home.