Crawl Space Full of Wet Debris
Another visual representation of how DIY vapor barrier doesn't actually work. Here's some plastic sheeting that, at this point, is just part of the problem. The floor of the crawl space and the plastic are both covered in dirt and mold. You can also see where insulation has started falling.
DIY Crack Repair Fails
Simply putting spackle on a wall crack won't stop water from coming through.
Crawl Space Vent Leaves Home Unprotected
A crawl space vent is the equivalent of having an open window in your crawl space - it lets water, air, and debris inside.
Closeup of Gross Crawl Space Floor
The gunk on the floor of this crawl space shows that not only is it wet in the photo, but it has been for a long time.
Rotting Wood in Wet Crawl Space
The wooden supports in the crawl space are starting to warp and mold from the presence of water. This will eventually affect their structural integrity and threaten the safety of the home.
Ineffective Sump Pump
This is all the crawl space had to remove water - a sump pump in an open crock (which leaves it vulnerable to clogging or damage from debris) that sat higher than ground level (which means it can't remove all of the water).
Super Sump Pump Effectively Discharges Water
Unlike the previous pump, the Super Sump is installed level with the floor and has a cover, so it's protected from debris and able to collect the water in the crawl space.
CleanSpace Cleans Up Crawl Space
Removing the wet, moldy debris and installing the CleanSpace vapor barrier system not only protect it against ambient moisture, but also cleans up the look of the space.
Drainage Matting Helps Water Flow to Sump Pump
A layer of drainage matting between the CleanSpace and the ground creates enough space to help water flow to the sump pump without getting hung up on the vapor barrier.
Interior View of Vent Cover
In addition to a cover on the outside, we cover the inside of the crawl space vents and use FrothPak insulation around them to ensure they're sealed.
