Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: An Elmira, MI Crawlspace Becomes Energy Efficient Thanks to the CleanSpace

Our friend Mark and his wife, homeowners in Elmira, MI could feel the cold air rising from their crawlspace to the main level of their home. They became increasingly concerned about their soaring utility bills and the energy efficiency of their home. Mark saw one of our advertisements and gave us a call. Upon assessing the couple’s crawlspace needs, we recommended our patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to address their crawlspace concerns. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a thick and durable plastic lining that entirely seals off the crawlspace from the tough elements faced below. To complete this couple’s crawlspace makeover, we installed the SaniDry CX, a high-performance dehumidifier and filtration system. In this couple’s crawlspace, the SaniDry will help prevent mold and reduce musty odors, giving them dry and healthy air. With this crawlspace makeover complete, our friends will now welcome lower heating bills and energy costs.

Cold Air has a Door to Enter the Crawlspace

The entrance to Mark's crawlspace was only being guarded from the outdoor elements by a folding door consisting of a sheet of plywood. This was certainly an energy efficiency issue and allowing cold air into this couple's crawlspace.

A Cold Crawlspace will Cause a Cold Home

Nearly 1/3 of the air down here in Mark's crawlspace will make its way up to the main level of our friends' home. Let's just say him and his wife must feel freezing cold!

SilverGlo is an Effective Energy Efficiency Solution

Mark and his wife elected for us to install SilverGlo wall paneling. SilverGlo panels are constructed very differently than other types of insulation. These panels contain tiny graphite particles that permeate its foam insulation, this is what gives the panel that silver shine. These tiny particles serve a functional purpose besides just looks, they reflect heat and lower the material's conductivity for superior R-value insulation.

The Everlast Crawlspace Door will Last Forever

Our friend and his wife found the Everlast door to be a perfect crawlspace entrance solution. EverLast crawlspace doors are made from ½-in.-thick PVC plastic that is just about indestructible. Unlike wood crawl space doors, EverLast doors will never warp, crack, shrink or require maintenance or painting. An air and water seal is certain, thanks to the heavy-duty weather stripping that comes with each EverLast door.

What A Difference the CleanSpace Makes

The CleanSpace encapsulation system has now been installed in our friends' home. This system will begin improving the energy efficiency of their home almost immediately.

The SaniDry Dehumidifier is an Asset to any Crawlspace

The SaniDry installed in Mark and his wife's home will control the relative humidity in their crawlspace and promote healthy air throughout their home.

Spray-Foam Insulation will Seal the Deal in this Crawlspace

To complete our friend's crawlspace energy efficiency makeover; we incorporated the use of spray foam insulation. This insulation will act as a barrier against insects and weather-related conditions.