Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Springfield, TN
This crawl space in Springfield, TN, was suffering from the negative effects of not being encapsulated, such as fallen insulation and water stains throughout the space, so the homeowner contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair. Inside the cluttered space, our technicians discovered a damaged vapor barrier in addition to the fallen insulation. In certain spots of the crawl space, water stains and the damp dirt floor indicated that water had found its way into the home's crawl space. The first thing we did was remove all clutter, including the old vapor barrier and insulation. We then laid out drainage matting on the dirt floor, which is dimpled to help any water trapped under the barrier escape. On top of the drainage matting, we applied a 20-mil-thick CleanSpace vapor barrier. Along the walls and columns, we applied a thinner version of the CleanSpace barrier. For humidity control, our technicians installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. In one of the lower areas of the crawl space, a TripleSafe sump pump was installed to prevent the crawl space from flooding.
Crawl Space Before
Before encapsulation, the dirt floor was covered with a flimsy vapor barrier.
Fallen Insulation
Insulation becomes saturated with water and falls onto the crawl space floor.
Water Stains
Water can seep up from the dirt floor into the crawl space.
Drainage Matting
Drainage matting allows water to easily flow underneath the vapor barrier, preventing it from getting trapped.
CleanSpace Vapor Barrier
Our CleanSpace vapor barrier is durable and resistant to tearing.
Dehumidifier
A crawl space dehumidifier like the SaniDry Sedona is imperative in keeping moisture levels under control.
Sump Pump System
A sump pump system prevents your crawl space from filling with water.
Energy Benefits
Encapsulating your crawl space can reduce energy by as much as 15 percent.
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