Crawl Space Encapsulation Photo Album: A Wet-Floor Crawl Space is now Encapsulated in Martinsville, NJ
In Disarray
The crawl space was in complete disarray. The insulation was falling down due to the fact it was full of moisture, there was a bunch of debris scattered throughout the area, and it was very humid.
Dirt Floor Crawl Space Issues
The major issue with dirt-floor crawl spaces is that they attract and absorb moisture. Once the dirt dries, it causes humidity levels to rise dramatically, which can then lead to mold and mildew issues.
Level the Field & 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.
Why the Vapor Barrier is Good
A vapor barrier 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.
Installed SilverGlo™
We also 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.
Last: The Sedona
Lastly, we installed 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. This is called a Sedona dehumidifier. Now the homeowners have a clean and healthy crawl space as well as an additional area in their home for storage.