Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Belton, KY
When this homeowner in Belton, KY, contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair they were not prepared for what our inspector found. Inside the crawl space, there were puddles of standing water, water stains on the concrete walls, and flourishing mold growth. Water in a crawl space leads to a plethora of issues, such as musty smells and weakening wood joists. Our crew got to work rolling out drainage matting across the dirt floor of the crawl space. On top of the matting, we applied and sealed a CleanSpace vapor barrier; and, along the walls, we applied a thinner version of our CleanSpace barrier. Along the perimeter, we placed EZ-Flow tubes to help water flow to the lowest part of the crawl space. In the lowest part of the crawl space, we installed a TripleSafe sump pump system, which is designed to pump water out and away from the crawl space and home. This eliminates the threat of flooding. To control the humidity in the crawl space or prevent mold growth, we installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. Now, this crawl space is sealed off from water and the damage that comes with it.
Before Encapsulation
Before we encapsulated this crawl space, it was clutter with debris and riddled with evidence of water intrusion.
Mold Growth
Mold thrives in damp, dark environments, making a crawl space the ideal place for mold to flourish.
Open Vent
Open crawl space vents are a thing of the past, as they let in air that mixes with the musty air of the crawl space. This dirty air is blown up into the living areas of the home.
Standing Water
Before encapsulation, this crawl space was riddled with dirty puddles.
EZ-Flow Tubes
These EZ-Flow tubes allow water to flow to the lowest part of the crawl space and into the sump pump system.
Drainage Matting
Our drainage matting has dimples, which help with the flow of water underneath the vapor barrier.
CleanSpace Vapor Barrier
Our CleanSpace barrier is durable and resistant to tears, ensuring your crawl space is properly sealed off from water intrusion.
Sump Pump System
Our TripleSafe sump pump system has multiple backups in place to keep the sump pump running smoothly.
Crawl Space Dehumidifier
Our SaniDry Sedona is programmed to keep humidity levels under 55 percent.