Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Very Moldy Crawl Space Cleaned And Encapsulated in Alpena, MI

This crawl space was very moldy and experiencing some rot and corrosion. It needed a major makeover. We were able to make the space much more inviting, not to mention, safer. Our CleanSpace encapsulation system provides a moisture and vapor barrier that extends even up the walls to keep the space safe and dry, EverLast Doors and spray foam in the rim joists helps to further seal the space off. A Smart Sump system provides a place for water to gather and be removed from the crawl space and a SaniDry Mini dehumidifier further dries out the space to prevent mold growth and keep building materials dry so they will not rot. The difference in this crawl space is incredible.

Mold Is Pervasive In This Crawl Space

Mold and rot were present throughout this crawl space. Due to what is called the stack effect, air that enters the crawl space does not simply exit the other side of the crawl space. Instead, it travels upwards through the house and out the upper floors. Mold spores in the crawl space are carried upwards into the living areas and can cause a variety of mild to severe health complications, not to mention some nasty smells.

Corrosion A Tell-Tale Sign Of Moisture

This duct work is very corroded. For rust to form, moisture must be present. In this crawl space, the moisture is prevalent.

Conventional Vapor Barriers Provide Inefficient Protection

Often the existing vapor barriers in crawl spaces are thin plastics that easily rip rendering them ineffective. They also don't attach well to walls leaving a large entry point for moisture unprotected.

CleanSpace Covers The Walls And Floors

The CleanSpace material is not just on the floors but carried up the walls as well to provide a reliable moisture and vapor barrier in all situations. The space is also much brighter and cleaner.

SprayFoam Seals Any Remaining Gaps

Spray foam in the rim joists prevents unwanted air from entering through the areas above the block or cement walls. It also seals any remaining gaps where water may enter.

An EverLast Door Provides An AirTight Entrance

One of the best ways that we can ensure that a crawl space stays dry is to make sure that it is completely sealed off from the outside. This gives us ultimate control. EverLast doors provide easy access that remains air tight when not in use.

SuperSump System Removes Unwanted Moisture

This sump system features a battery backup in the event that the power is out. It also has an airtight lid, a floor drain, and an alarm to alert the homeowner in case the pump fails or isn't keeping up.

Water In Crawl Space Drained Away From Home

The SuperSump system drains moisture several feet away from the home. The discharge line has an attractive and minimally evasive LawnSape outlet on the end which blends into the lawn. Near the home, an IceGuard fixture on the discharge line gives water an escape in the even that the buried piping becomes blocked with ice. This prevents water from backing up into the basement during the winter months.