Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Florence, AL
This homeowner in Florence, AL, contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair to have their crawl space encapsulated. Once inside the crawl space, our inspector discovered high levels of humidity. This high humidity caused mold to grow and thrive inside the space. The high moisture content in the air also caused the fiberglass insulation to soak up the water like a sponge. This led to fallen insulation throughout the crawl space. The existing barrier in the crawl space was no longer covering the floor, exposing the damp ground. We recommended a complete encapsulation with drainage matting being rolled out across the floor, while the CleanSpace vapor barrier is applied on top of the matting and along the crawl space's malls. To combat the very high levels of humidity, we recommended installing a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier.
Crawl Space Entrance
The entrance of the crawl space is blocked by a simple wooden door.
Open View of The Crawl Space
This crawl space is extremely dirty and cluttered.
Existing Vapor Barrier
The vapor barrier in the crawl space was ripped and no longer covering the dirt floor of the crawl space.
Humidity Levels
The humidity levels in this crawl space were well above the 55 percent limit that most crawl space environments should be.
Fallen Insulation
Fiberglass insulation soaks up moisture like a sponge, causing the insulation to sag and fall.
Mold
Mold thrives in dark, damp environments, such as this crawl space.
Water Droplets
Because the humidity levels in this crawl space are so high, water droplets can be seen gathering on the ducts in the space.
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