Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Rainsville, AL
This homeowner in Rainsville, AL, contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair to have their home's crawl space evaluated. Once inside the space, our technician discovered evidence of water intrusion as well as signs of mold and wood rot. The cluttered crawl space had an old vapor barrier that was no longer serving its purpose, as standing water could be found on top of the barrier. After the evaluation, our technician recommended a complete encapsulation of the crawl space. This would involve adding drainage matting on top of the dirt floor. After rolling out the drainage matting, we would apply a CleanSpace vapor barrier on top as well as around the columns and along the walls. Finally, we would add a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep moisture levels down inside the crawl space.
Open Crawl Space
The idea of an open crawl space is outdated and can lead to various problems in a crawl space.
Evidence of Water
Evidence of water was found in the corner of the crawl space.
Leaning Column
There was a leaning column in the space, which can lead to sagging floors above.
Old Vapor Barrier
This crawl space's old vapor barrier was not functioning as it should, causing water to get into the crawl space.
Water Stains
Water stains can be seen on the walls of this crawl space.
Gap in Wall
A gap in the wall of the crawl space could lead to water intrusion.
Wood Rot
The wooden structures in the crawl space showed severe signs of rot.
Entrance
The entrance of the crawl space was protected by an old wooden door.
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