Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Clean and Dry Crawl Space in Franklin TN

Shortly after moving in, this family made it a priority to have the crawl space checked out and get estimates for the necessary work to make it clean and dry all of the time. The family knew they had standing water and that that was bad for their health and the health of the home. They plan to live there the next 5 to 10 years and wanted to have a fix to the groundwater seepage, and control the moisture from the earth. Doing so will prevent mold, mildew, rot, and odors AND save energy by lowering the heating and cooling bills.

Humid Space

Open vents allow outside air in to the home. Dirt and debris float in through the air and in with the HVAC duct work. Exposed earth allow for the ground water seepage.

Sump Pump Liner

A liner to collect water and house the sump pump system is installed in the lowest part of the crawl space floor.

Internal Parts Installed

After the sump pumps and Ultra Sump Pump are installed in the liner the air tight lid is secured. A drainage matting is laid down below the CleanSpace vapor barrier. The matting will allow for ground water to move and drain as necessary without pooling under the liner. The matting also acts as a cushion under the liner and helps protect the 20 mil plastic from wear and tear.

Crawl Space Door Upgrade

This Turtle provides much larger crawl space entry and will not mold, rust, or rot like the typical wood covering most homes are built with.

Sump Pump Liner

Installed and sealed, this system is ready for action. The 20mil, 7 layer thick, vapor barrier looks good and provides the protection needed from the environment outside.

Dehumidifier

The small but might Sanidry Sedona dehumidifier has no trouble controlling the humidity of this crawl space. Controlling the humidity makes a world of difference in the crawl space as well as the air quality in the living space above.