Crawl Space Encapsulation Photo Album: New Homeowner Gets Crawl Space Encapsulated in Deal, NJ
Not Efficent
The crawl space wasn't efficient and the insulation was old and falling apart.
Drainage Matting and SilverGlo™
We removed all of the old insulation, cleaned off all the beams, installed a drainage matting, and then installed SilverGlo™ on the walls of the crawl space as well as sealed off all the old crawl space vents with that material. SilverGlo™ is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity.
The Drainage Matting
A drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the sump pump.
The Vapor Barrier
Next, we installed a vapor barrier, which is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement. It cannot tear and is extremely durable and is also treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold.
A Sedona Dehumidifier
To control the extremely high humidity levels, we installed a Sedona dehumidifier. This is a powerful, energy-efficient, commercial-grade dehumidifier that outperforms standard household dehumidifiers by as much as 10 times while using the same amount of energy to run.
Last Comes the Everlast™
Lastly, we installed an Everlast™ vent to replace the damaged vent to the crawl space. This is made from ½-in.-thick PVC plastic that will never warp, crack, shrink, require maintenance or painting and will prevent any unwanted pests and moisture from entering the crawl space.