Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Clarksville, TN 37042

In Clarksville, TN, a homeowner faced significant challenges due to high humidity in their crawl space, leading to sagging floor joists in need of support. Despite having previous supports installed by another company, moisture issues persisted, further damaging the area. The homeowner reached out to Frontier for a comprehensive inspection and tailored solution for lasting relief.

Pooling Water

An inadequate plastic liner has resulted in stagnant water pooling in this crawl space. With no drainage, this water increases the relative humidity, promoting mold and mildew growth as it seeps into the floor joists and insulation.

Dirty Crawl Space

Excess moisture has created a grimy, muddy environment, evident in the discolored water line pipe. The image also highlights the previously installed supports, with one dangerously close to buckling under pressure.

Falling Insulation

Fiberglass insulation, prone to mold, absorbs moisture from the humid air, becoming heavy and often falling from between the floor joists.

Deteriorating Crawl Space

The long-term effects of high humidity are glaringly visible here. Insulation around the pipes is disintegrating, while the liner shows pools of water and traces of mud. Alarmingly, approximately 50% of the air in your home comes from the crawl space!

Water Damage

Crawl space walls can reveal signs of running or standing water, as illustrated by the visible water damage lines. Ignoring this issue can lead to mold growth and structural damage.

Relative Humidity

Using a hygrometer, our specialist recorded a concerning humidity level of 71.28%, well above the 55% threshold that fosters mold and mildew growth.

High Wood Moisture

A wood moisture meter indicated that the joists contained 21.7% moisture, raising concerns about mold proliferation and potential weakening of the floor structure.

Moldy Wood

Mold thrives in high-moisture environments, establishing itself on organic materials like floor joists and paper-backed insulation.

CleanSpace Installed

Our team worked diligently to remove old insulation, seal crawl space vents, and install our patented 20-mil poly-reinforced vapor barrier. This encapsulation effectively isolates the crawl space from the earth, transforming it into a usable storage area.

CleanSpace Walls

CleanSpace was also applied to the crawl space walls to prevent seepage from the porous brick. With this protective layer, the space can now be managed with a dehumidifier, helping the homeowner reduce energy bills while ensuring a fresher, healthier environment for their family.