Wet Crawl Space in Rapid City, MI
While a good attempt at solving the problem, a traditional box fan isn't effective at drying out a wet crawl space.
Mold Growing on Support Beams
Mold loves wood. Or any other organic material. Moisture + organic material = mold party. Here, you can see white mold quietly snacking on a support beam in the crawl space.
Wet Corner of Crawl Space
An especially damp corner of the crawl space; it's likely the lowest point in the space, and where the water naturally travels.
Crawl Space Vent - A Major Cause of the Problem
"But venting the crawl space stops mold from growing," said no one, ever. The only way to keep a crawl space protected from the elements is to seal it off from the elements. Which means no vents.
Moldy Wood in Wet Crawl Space
Some abandoned pieces of wood in the crawl space serving as a lovely lunch buffet for mold.
Debris in Wet Crawl Space
Debris from past attempts at solving the crawl space's water problem litters the floor and serves as yet more mold snacks.
CleanSpace Drainage Matting Installed in Crawl Space
The first step (after removing debris) is to install drainage matting. This allows enough room between the CleanSpace system and the ground for any standing water to flow to the sump pump.
Crawl Space Vent Cover Installed to Permanently Seal Vent
No more vents. Ever. By installing a vent cover, the crawl space will be protected from wind, rain, debris, and anything else that felt like crawling through the vent.
SilverGlo Installed in Wet Crawl Space
After the drainage matting goes down, SilverGlo insulation panels are affixed to the walls. These panels are moisture and mold resistant (they're not organic material so there's nothing for the mold to eat) and inflexible, so once they're installed, they stay put. These will protect the crawl space from drafts and moisture.
CleanSpace Vapor Barrier Installed
After the SilverGlo panels are set, the CleanSpace system is laid out. This durable material is affixed directly to walls, and seams are sealed with special tape to prevent breaches.
Sump Pump Removes Water Accumulation
A sump pump is installed at the natural low point of the crawl space in order to pump the water outside through new discharge lines.
