Crawl Space Encapsulation in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Challenge
This homeowner called us regarding their concern for mold growth in their crawl space. Upon inspection, we confirmed their suspicions and suggested an encapsulation project. We agreed on the specifics, then got to work shortly after.
Solution
We started by digging trenches along the floor of the perimeter of the crawl space in order to install perforated pipes. These perforated pipes are backfilled in the trenches with gravel, which will further help drain the groundwater. These perforated pipes lead to a SmartSump sump pump, which was installed in the lowest part of the crawl space where all the water will lead to. We then started to lay down our dimpled drainage matting, which will also help drain any water that the perforated pipes may not catch. The dimples provide space for water to flow through under the CleanSpace, which we install over the drainage matting. The dimples also strengthen and soften the CleanSpace liner, allowing for more friendly crawl space visits and for more friendly storage space. After laying down the drainage matting, we then installed SilverGlo insulation panels along the walls of the crawl space, which are much better at insulating than fiberglass. In fact, they are so much better at insulating that there is actually no need for fiberglass in crawl spaces when there is SilverGlo along the walls, so we tore the fiberglass out completely in this case. After the SilverGlo install, we then installed the CleanSpace over the drainage matting, around the piers, and a foot up the SilverGlo panels. CleanSpace is taped up at the seams, ensuring the moisture proof qualities of CleanSpace. We then installed our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which is able to take up to 15 gallons of water out of the air in a day. Because of this, the dehumidifier is hooked up to the sump pump, which makes it completely automatic. We then installed the discharge line which is equipped with an IceGuard outlet. This outlet allows for discharged water to still be able to escape the crawl space in case the discharge lines freezes under the ground in the Winter. The last step to the encapsulation install was to cover all the old vents with vent covers and to install an EverLast crawl space door which further helps block out moisture.
