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This crawl space was having some moisture issues, as seen on the walls and the floor joists in the before picture. Efflorescence, the white chalky substance seen on the foundation walls are a result of water vapor leaking through the porous cinder blocks, where it is most commonly found. The mold on the floor joists can also lead to rot and structural issues, so encapsulating to block out moisture is a good idea. Here we installed CleanSpace walls and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, two products that will guarantee almost any crawlspace that moisture will not be a problem. CleanSpace walls completely seal out water vapor and dirt, while the SaniDry dehumidifier will further prevent moisture in the air.
This crawlspace was made of stone and had lots of dirt and mold. The customer wanted us to place our CleanSpace product and install a SaniDry dehumidifier, so we did. The result is a cleaner and healthier crawlspace.
We installed a white Clean Space liner across the floor and walls of this customers crawl space. We also installed SilverGlo insulation panels on the walls, a SmartSump sump pump, and a Sani Dry Sedona dehumidifier.
In the before picture, you can see signs of moisture issues just about everywhere. On the floors and walls, you can see mold stains pretty much everywhere. In the ceiling, you can see extremely wet fiberglass dripping from the beams. Moisture in this crawl space was causing a multitude of problems like exposing unhealthy air into the home, degrading the wooden beams, and making the fiberglass ineffective at insulating the home. We started by installing a waterproofing system by placing perforated pipes in trenches around the perimeter of the interior of the crawl space. We then backfilled those trenches with gravel and dug a hole for our SuperSump sump pump, (not pictured). We then placed down CleanSpace with drainage matting all over the crawl space. We also installed a SaniDrySedona dehumidifier and hooked it up to the pump. To care for the insulation of the crawl space, we installed SilverGlo panels along the walls, which allowed us to rip all the moldy fiberglass out of the crawl space.
Before entering our care, this Jeffersonville, KY, home endured musty odors seeping from its crawl space, compromising both air quality and peace of mind. As vivid in the photos, we revolutionized this space by installing our CleanSpace liner to seal out moisture and our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to maintain crisp, dry air. Now, the crawl space not only looks immaculate but also secures the home above from unwanted smells and contributes to a healthier living environment.