Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: CleanSpace & SilverGlo Create a Total Crawl Space Transformation in Kalamazoo, MI

Patricia B., a homeowner in Kalamazoo, MI could feel the cold damp air rising from her crawlspace to the main level of her home. She thought her energy bills seemed high but didn’t know there was any way to address the cold and wet dungeon below her home. Seeking a free estimate and an understanding of what was going on beneath her home, Patricia gave us a call. We sent a System Design Specialist our to inspect our new friend’s crawl space. Our expert found that the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system would address the moisture concerns below Patricia’s home. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a thick and durable plastic lining that entirely seals off the crawlspace from the tough elements faced below. Due to minimal insulation in her home, Patricia asked that we also insulate her crawl space. We achieved this goal through the use of SilverGlo wall panels and spray foam insulation. To control the relative humidity, our new friend elected to install the SaniDry CX, a high-performance dehumidifier and filtration system. In her crawl space, the SaniDry will help reduce moisture and musty odors, giving her dry clean air throughout her home. Since her crawl space transformation, Patricia has been shocked with her new lower energy bills. She can’t believe the difference!

We've Found our First Concern

The first thing we noticed was that the entrance to Patricia's crawl space was setting her up for a wet crawl space. The rainwater in this entrance way has nowhere to go, except in Patricia's crawlspace.

A Wet Crawl Space is Something to be Worried About

Although there was currently no standing water in our new friend's crawl space, its was very cold and there was no shortage of moisture. Nearly a third of the air down here is ending up on the main layer of her home.

It's Time to Address the Crawl Space with Drainage Matting

The CleanSpace drainage mat is now being put into place. This mat will allow water throughout the entire crawl space to easily flow to the nearby sump pump for removal from Patricia's home.

SilverGlo is Like Insulation, but Way Better!

To tackle Patricia's minimal insulation concerns, we installed 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.

Installing the CleanSpace and Super Sump

The CleanSpace encapsulation system has now been installed in our friend's home. This system will begin improving the home's energy efficiency almost immediately. Patricia's new Super Sump pump has also been installed! The pump contains an air tight lid, floor drain, pump stand, and a pump alarm

Don't Forget About the SaniDry Dehumidifier

The spray foam insulation above the SilverGlo panels has been put in place and will aid its counterpart in creating a completely insulated crawl space. The SaniDry CX Patricia elected to install will ensure that the moisture down here is controlled. Our crawl space transformation may be done, but the last effects have just begun.