Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair in Portland, TN

This customer in Portland, TN called Frontier due to mold and moisture issues in their crawl space. When we did our inspection, we found moisture issues and mold growth. To mitigate the problems, we cleaned up the debris in the crawl space and then remediated the mold issue. After that to prevent the problem from reoccurring we installed Drainage matting, CleanSpace liner over the floors and walls, installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. For drainage, we also added an IceGuard system and LawnScape. To finish this encapsulation project we installed a new EverLast crawl space door.

Old Vapor Barrier

You can see the old vapor barrier is not doing its job at keeping moisture out. In this photo you can also see the unsealed vents. These vents let additional outside air in causing moisture issues and bug problems in the crawl space.

Moisture Readings

Checking the moisture levels in the wood floor joists. You can see where moisture has allowed mold to start growing.

Debris Removal

These bags are filled with wet insulation and the old vapor barrier from the crawl space. All of this has to be bagged up and removed prior to installing the new products.

EZ Flo

The EZ Flow is buried in the crawl space floor before any products are added. It will absorb any water and lead it to the sump pump.

Drainage matting

This dimpled plastic sheet material promotes good drainage over the entire crawl space floor.

CleanSpace®

One of the key ingredients in our encapsulation system is the CleanSpace® vapor barrier, a super-durable, 20mil plastic sheet material designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air and pests from getting into your crawl space. Your crawl space technician will install CleanSpace® poly over the foundation walls and floor to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

The TripleSafe sump pump is fully assembled and installed. This sump pump will pump and water out of the crawl space through the drainage lines and out into the yard.

SaniDry Sedona

The SaniDry Sedona is installed. This dehumidifier will pull any excess moisture from the air, leaving a dry crawl space.

IceGuard®

IceGuard® Discharge Line Protection: Many sump pump discharge lines are susceptible to freezing during the cold winter months. This specifically designed grated adapter is located outside where the discharge line exits the house. If the pipe underground freezes in the winter, water can still be without the worry of backups into your crawl space.

EverLast Crawl Space Door

Installing an EverLast™ Crawl Space Door in your home is a fast and easy process, usually done within the hour. One installer will put your crawl space door in place while the rest of your crew completes the crawl space repair.