Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Our customer called with some troubling concerns; standing water in the crawlspace that was starting to leak out of the access door.  This was caused by a poorly maintained and equipped crawlspace.  If not dealt with, poor crawlspaces bring in water and humidity through the ground, as well as cold temperatures that can cost money through energy bills.  At Ayers Basement Systems, we recommend upgrading existing crawlspaces with two products: CleanSpace and SilverGlo.  CleanSpace is a white vapor barrier that protects the house from invasive humidity and temperatures from the ground.  SilverGlo (not pictured) goes on the wall to further insulate the crawlspace.  With the addition of a sump pump, these upgrades will help to save money, reduce cold temperatures, and eliminate any organisms growing under our houses.  

Ed contacted us to look at his crawl space because he was concerned about the dampness and musty smells but didn't know what the options to fix the issues were. First we laid down Drainage Matting that has dimples in it which allow for the flow of water under the liner and directs the water to the sump pump system. We then installed TerraBlock Crawl Space Floor Insulation which includes a vapor barrier that keeps moisture from making its way up through dirt, stone, or concrete crawl space floors. On top of the TerraBlock, we installed the CleanSpace Liner which is a thick durable liner that prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through. The liner also protects your structure from mold and rot since it keeps the area dry. By sealing the crawl space, you also keep away odors and allergenic mold spores that would otherwise rise up through the floor and into your home. Lastly we installed SilverGlo Crawl Space Wall Insulation which contain tiny graphite particles that give it that silver/gray shine. This insulation reflects heat back into your crawl space for ultimate energy savings.

Ben wanted his crawl space encapsulated so he called our team and we installed CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a plastic sheet material used as a vapor barrier to restrict all moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space. Not only does this system create an energy-efficient crawl space, but it also gives your crawl space a clean finish. This material will be applied to your floors and walls to create a sleek look and an uninterrupted barrier.

The liner in this before picture was installed when the house was built. It was only 5mil thick, making it prone to tears and being pulled off the walls. When the owners checked the crawl space and found 6 inches of water on top of the liner, they new they had to upgrade it.

As you can see in the second picture, they chose a bright white liner which makes the space look much brighter. This white liner, CleanSpace, not only improves the way the space looks, but it waterproofs it as well. 

Made from multiple layers of a polyester cord reniforcement, this liner is 20mil thick, making it resistant to puntures and rips, and will last as long as the house will. Installing CleanSpace provies a vapor barrier for this space, allowing for water beneath it to drain to the sump pump.

Now this crawl space is just as good looking and dry as the rest of the home! 

Barb had a dirt crawl space that was allowing pests into it. She wanted it closed off to keep things out of it as well as keeping it dry. We used Drainage Matting, the CleanSpace Liner, and the SaniDry Sedona to encapsulate the crawl space and keep it dry!