Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Town Creek, AL
This home in Town Creek, AL, was suffering from the negative effects of an open crawl space, such as musty odors coming up into the living areas of the home. Once inside the crawl space, our skilled technician began evaluating the crawl space. Inside, our technician discovered a cluttered crawl space riddled with mold and wood rot. We suggested removing all debris, including the old vapor barrier. Then, we recommended a complete encapsulation of the crawl space. This would involve installing a new CleanSpace vapor barrier with drainage matting underneath to create a cushion between the ground and the vapor barrier. For the open crawl space vents, we suggested sealing these vents off with SilverGlo insulation panels. Finally, a crawl space dehumidifier was the final recommendation to bring down and control the humidity levels in the crawl space.
Crawl Space Entrance
Entering the crawl space proved a challenge with the sagging insulation and multitude of debris.
Open Vents
Crawl space vents should be sealed off from the outside to prevent dirty air from cycling up inside the home.
Falling Insulation
Fiberglass insulation soaks up water like a sponge, causing it to sag and fall to the floor.
Old Vapor Barrier
This crawl space was only protected by a damaged plastic barrier.
Evidence of Water
Water stains can be seen in this lower section of the crawl space.
Debris
Debris were strewn throughout this crawl space.
Mold Growth
Mold thrives in dark, damp crawl spaces.
Wood Rot
Wood rot weakens the structures in your crawl space, making it vulnerable to structural failure.
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