Photo Album: Waterproofing a Flooded Crawl Space in Coldwater, MI

This homeowner just bought their cottage in Coldwater, MI and found that there was a substantial amount of moisture and water in their crawl space. The space has a concrete floor and brick foundation. Cracks in the walls and open vents were also found, which was allowing water to enter the space easily. There was an ineffective sump pump present as well, although it was not collecting and pumping water out of the space like it should, resulting in the flooded space. To conquer this wet crawl space issue, we installed drainage matting, the CleanSpace liner, a SmartSump, a SaniDry CX, vent covers, IceGuard and a LawnScape outlet.

Flooded Crawl Space

The cracked walls and open vents in this crawl space allowed a large amount of water to enter and without a proper system to collect and discharge the water out of the space, water will continue to build up.

Useless Sump Pump

As you can see, this sump pump is simply not doing its job. Instead of collecting water present in the crawl space and pumping it outside of the home, it has allowed water to continue to accumulate until the space is flooded.

Prevent Water Buildup With Drainage Matting

Drainage matting is specifically designed for crawl spaces with concrete floors and prevents water from building up underneath the CleanSpace liner by helping it flow directly to the sump pump.

Waterproof and Vapor Proof CleanSpace Liner

The CleanSpace liner is installed in this crawl space to keep the outside environment (water, humidity, water vapor, etc.) from getting in through the cracked brick walls or through the porous concrete floor. The liner is waterproof and extremely durable to ensure water will not enter the space through leaks or evaporation.

Make the Smart Choice With SmartSump

To collect and drain water out of the crawl space, the SmartSump sump pump was installed. This is an extremely effective sump pump system with a perforated liner to let ground water enter easily so it can be pumped out of the home. A pump alarm is also included that will automatically sound if the pump for some reason stops working. This system also has an airtight lid with a floor drain to prevent water in the sump from evaporating into the space while also allowing any water to enter through the drain to prevent flooding.

The SaniDry CX is a Perfect Match for a Moist Crawl Space

A SaniDry CX is a dehumidification system that is specially designed to wring water out of your moist crawl space air. The collected moist air is filtered for unwanted particles and then the strong blower distributes dry air throughout the space.

Conquer Ice and Snow Buildup With IceGuard

Snow and ice buildup can cause water in a discharge line to become blocked and eventually freeze during the cold winter months. The specialized holes in the IceGuard system allow water to easily exit the crawl space instead of re-entering your home causing the space to flood.