Effects of Ambient Moisture Near Vent
Staining and wet debris are prevalent around the crawl space vent, and the fiberglass insulation is full of dirt and mold from absorbing incoming water. Fiberglass insulation absorbs moisture until it gets too heavy to stay up, at which point it falls on the ground and leaves the crawl space even less protected.
Mold on Crawl Space Floor
Mold growing in puddles on the ground shows that the water problem has been around for a while.
Dirty Fiberglass Insulation Around Crawl Space Vent
Fiberglass insulation essentially acts like a large filter, absorbing water and dirt. Not what you want insulating your home.
Water and Debris on Ineffective Plastic Sheeting
Plastic sheeting often sold for crawl space maintenance is NOT the same as a true vapor barrier! As shown here, it doesn't create a seal against the ground and is easily moved, torn, and rendered useless as water and muck collect on it.
Wet, Gross Crawl Space in Mt. Pleasant
Staining on the walls and water collecting on the ground are signs of longstanding water problems.
SaniDry Sedona and SmartSump Remove Crawl Space Water
The SmartSump pump will evacuate any influx of water, while the ultra-efficient SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier will take care of ambient moisture.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Creates Dry Space
Instead of water, muck, and mold, the crawl space is now clean and dry.
Proper Crawl Space Insulation
To the right of the photo you can see our FrothPak spray foam insulation, which is inorganic and waterproof (meaning it can't harbor mold) and gets into every nook and cranny to ensure total insulation.
Wrapping Piers for Total Protection
In addition to covering the walls and floor of the crawl space, we wrap support piers with CleanSpace to protect them from ambient moisture.
