Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Huntsville, AL
This homeowner in Huntsville, AL, contacted Frontier Foundation & Crawl Space Repair to have their crawl space inspected. Once inside the crawl space, our technician discovered evidence that water had infiltrated the crawl space. The only protection against moisture was a simple vapor barrier that was no longer covering the dirt floor of the crawl space. Mold was found growing in the space, indicating an issue with moisture. Upon this discovery, our technician recommended that the crawl space be fully encapsulated. All clutter and debris would be removed, including the old vapor barrier. Across the dirt floor, drainage matting would be placed to facilitate the flow of water out of the crawl space. We would then apply our CleanSpace vapor barrier on top of the matting and along the walls. Finally, to keep humidity levels down, we would install a SaniDry Sedona crawl space dehumidifier.
Overview of The Space
A more open view of the crawl space shows evidence of water intrusion through the concrete blocks of the crawl space wall.
Bunched Barrier
The old vapor barrier was bunched up and no longer properly protecting the space against moisture.
Clutter
Yard tools and equipment were kept inside the damp crawl space.
Evidence of Standing Water
Evidence of standing water could be seen on top of the vapor barrier.
Mold
Mold was found growing on the wooden structures of the crawl space.
Damp Dirt Floor
The dirt floor of the crawl space was very damp.
Wood Rot
Evidence of wood rot could also be seen on the wooden structures of the space.
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