Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Moisture in a crawl space resolved with a CleanSpace Encapsulation System.

A home in Louisville, Kentucky was having problems with some moisture getting into the crawl space.  Too much moisture in the crawl space can lead to several problems in the home including mold, wood rot, and making the home feel humid.  The homeowner met with Michael, a Certified Inspector, who recommended a Clean Space Encapsulation System. The CleanSpace Drainage matting is installed on the floor of the crawl space to give the water a channel so that it can flow out of the crawl space.  The CleanSpace Liner is installed on top of the drainage matting.  The CleanSpace Liner provides a vapor-proof barrier between the ground and the home.  Also installed is a SuperSump Premier Sump Pump and an UltraSump Battery Back-up System.  The SuperSump will remove the water from the crawl space and the UltraSump Battery Back-up will automatically run if there is a pump or power failure.  SillverGlo Crawl Space Wall Insulation is installed on the walls of the crawl space.  SilverGlo helps to lower heating costs and will also help to keep the floors warmer in the winter.   It's not often that we think much about the crawl space area of the home until we discover a problem down there.  The crawl space is an important part of the home.  Whatever is in the crawl space is in the living area.  Keeping the humidity at an appropriate level will help to discourage mold growth, musty odors, and wood rot.  Schedule an appointment with a Certified Inspector to learn the ways you can protect your home.