Photo Album: Home Encapsulation in Paducha, KY

After living with the problem for 8 years this Paducha home owner was ready to put an end to his water, mold, mildew, and health concerns. He understood that mold can cause wood rot in the home and be harmful to his families health. Ready to get the most out of the home and protecting correctly is important, the warranty was also encouraging and reassuring. Encapsulating the home, controlling the humidity, and controlling the environment was the solution that made perfect sense for this family.

Attic Storage

The attic was used for storage but the attic was not well insulated. These personal belongings were not protected from mold, mildew, or extreme temperatures.

Mold on the floor joist

Mold and mildew are easy to spot on these floor joist. The moisture in this below grade space will cause wood rot of the wood that supports the structure above.

Unhealthy environment

Less than an inch of flooring separates the floor of your living space and what lives on the joist below.

Seal the joist

ZypFoam seals the joist. The point of encapsulating is to ensure that there are no areas water or outside air can come through.

Columns Wrapped and Sealed

Wrapping the columns is an important step in the encapsulation. The blocks are porous, they also absorb moisture and can contribute to humidity levels.

SmartJack and a new beam

A new beam to replace the rotten beam and a SmartJack to help support and distribute the weight of the home. A healthy environment for the home and family above.

Triple Safe Sump System

A sump system is installed to collect ground water and discharge from the dehumidifier to pump it away from home and foundation.

Crawl space entry sealed

Even the entrance to the crawl space needs an air tight seal to ensure an encapsulated space. This Everlast door is a non organic material that will not mold, mildew, rot, or rust.

Air Sealing in the attic

Getting down to all air leaks and sealing those with a foam is a must before adding new insulation to the attic. Encapsulating the attic is much like encapsulating the crawlspace; sealing off the home from the outside air and controlling the environment in the home.

Spray Foam

Spray foam works great on any odd spaces or attics that house air conditioning and heating units or duct work.

Fully insulated

This attic now has the adequate insulation needed to provide the home below with the desired comfort. This home encapsulation will save the family significantly on energy bills.