Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Insulating a Crawl Space in Mears, MI

Sometimes we have customers call even when there aren't water concerns. In this case, they just wanted their home to be more comfortable - namely with warmer floors. There were still some signs of damage caused by ambient moisture, though, so our crawl space encapsulation with CleanSpace vapor barrier would do double duty. Besides the CleanSpace, we installed our "Ultimate Energy Saver" pack, which includes Terrablock and SilverGlo insulation. We also did some regrading and removed debris to maximize the available space and make it easier to traverse.

Run of the Mill Crawl Space Causes Temperature Problems

Even when a crawl space isn't underwater, it can cause issues for the home above it. In this case, our customers were tired of the cold floors in their home and wanted to insulate to help solve the problem.

Insulating a Crawl Space in Mears, MI

At first glance, this crawl space is fine. And it's certainly not even close to the worst we've seen. But it was still a headache to the homeowner, and our goal is to take the headache away.

Signs of Water Damage from Ambient Moisture

While our customer said they didn't have water issues, there are still signs of problems created by unavoidable ambient moisture. The joist visible to the right shows some signs of being waterlogged, and the insulation on the ceiling is bowing a little.

Uneven Crawl Space Floor

One of the other requests they had was to just regrade and level out the crawl space. This makes sense if you ever have to go down there and want to not hurt yourself because of an unexpected dip in the floor.

Drainage Matting Allows Quick Draining

By installing a layer of dimpled drainage matting between the CleanSpace and the floor, water can drain quickly without "sticking" to the CleanSpace.

FrothPak Ensures Airtight Insulation

FrothPak (the foamy looking stuff) is used at joints and corners to ensure an airtight insulation to prevent drafts.

FrothPak Used at Joist Seam

Anywhere there's a possibility for a gap - like where the joist meets the wall - we seal the area with FrothPak.

SilverGlo Provides Reliable Insulation

Unlike fiberglass insulation, which absorbs water and then falls and fails to do its job, SilverGlo panels are water-resistant and inorganic. Which means mold can't eat them. They're the best choice for crawl space insulation.