Healthy Crawl Space in Springfield, TN

Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 by Brittney Gebers

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Challenge

This Springfield homeowner called in complaining they have a pond in their crawl space.

Customers Accomplish List: Replace Insulation and reduce humidity in the home.

Inspection Revealed

Groundwater Seepage

Mold

Condensation

Duct Leakage

Open Vents

Insects/Pests

Temp Inside 72.3

Temp Outside 98.1

Relative Humidity Inside 74.3

Relative Humidity Outside 24.3

Solution

Pull All Insulation On Perimeter Wall and Haul Off

Add Supplemental Beam

3 Ft Smart Jack Assembly x3

Regrade Crawlspace for Drainage

Install Delta Drainage Matting & Cleanspace Liner 20 Mil for 1125 sq ft.

Wrap 11 Piers

TripleSafe Complete sump pump system; including 2 pumps and UltraSump

SaniDry CX Crawlspace Air System Dehumidifier

IceGuard & LawnScape Outlet

Buried 4" Drainage/Discharge Line

2.5X4 Small Everlast Door

This crawl space looks beautiful, moisture is controlled, and the home is healthy!

Job diagram.

Before. You can see the water lines around the foundation. The wet insulation is dirty, heavy, and falling from its intended location.

IceGuard. These outlets allow for water to escape should anything freeze or clog the lines.

LawnScape Outlet. Discharge lines run away from the home and pumped out through this outlet. Once the line is reburied the outlet will not be a cosmetic eyesore or create any obstacles in the yard.

Smart Jacks and new support beam.

TripleSafe Complete sump pump system; including 2 pumps and UltraSump with Battery back up.

Crawl space lined and sealed.

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