Crawl Space Encapsulation Photo Album: Straightening Up a Messy Crawl Space in Spring Lake, NJ

Leveled & Added Vapor Barrier

So we removed all the debris & old insulation out of the crawl space, leveled the ground for proper draining and installed a drainage matting. A drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the sump pump. Next we installed a vapor barrier, which is is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement. By encapsulating the crawl space & installing the vapor barrier over the foundation walls and floor will create a continuous air and moisture barrier. The vapor barrier is also extremely durable and is treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold.

SilverGlo™

We then cleaned off all the beams in the crawl space and installed SilverGlo™ on the walls of the crawl space. SilverGlo™ is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity.

Seal Up All the Old Vents

We also sealed off all the old crawl space vents with SilverGlo™.

ComfortTherm®

Afterward, we installed ComfortTherm® Insulation throughout the crawl space.

Preserve the Air Quality

ComfortTherm® Insulation is poly-encapsulated and is ideal for moisture-rich crawl space environments. The insulation also helps to preserve the air quality, reduce energy costs, provide excellent temperature and noise control, and comes with a vapor-retarder for use in hot, humid climates.