Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: New Construction Encapsulation in Ashland City TN

This owner of this new construction home built in April had an exterminating company under the home who noticed excess water in the crawl space. The homeowner did not waste any time protecting his brand new Forever Home. He chose to encapsulate to protect from the mold, mildew, and future wood rot.

Holding Moisture

The crawl space is very wet. The earth is saturated under the plastic liner and the block is soaked. This is not healthy for the air quality or the brand new joist above.

High Wood Moisture Reading

Too much moisture in the wood is perfect for mold growth and will soften the wood. Overtime this will create wood rot and sagging floors.

Soiled Insulation

For a home only a few months old the insulation is already soiled and hanging in areas. As insulation absorbs water it gets soiled and heavy; moisture is kept closer to the joist creating mold problems, floors are no longer insulated as well, its not very attractive to look at, and can create odors smelt in the home above.

Relative Humidity

Humidity this high is like having a sauna under your home.

Lines under the Foundation

We trust other companies under our homes to run cable, internet, and utility lines. However it is important to make sure your home has not been compromised. Holes can let moisture and outside temperatures in.

Clean out and Graded

Cleaned out the black plastic and soiled insulation. Proper Grading Vapor barrier CleanSpace wrap on the walls.

Joist Sealed

Rim joist are insulated and sealed.

Drainage Matting

A dimpled drainage matting is laid down next this allows for necessary ground water to flow and prevent puddles under the vapor barrier. It offers a little additional protection to the vapor barrier against wear and tear. It is also provides a softer surface if you need to crawl under there.