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Crawl Space Insulated and Encapsulated in Westland, MI
James D. from Westland, Michigan contacted the HomeSpec team because not only was his crawl space high in moisture, but the pipes would freeze in the winter and the floors above would be freezing cold.
Project manager Ben Gabowitz found the best method to help solve this homeowners problem - crawl space encapsulation and insulation. The encapsulation process seals off the crawl space from moisture with a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, and the SilverGlo Rigid Foam Insulation creates an air-tight seal to prevent cold air from entering. It's a win-win situation!
If you too experience a cold home in the winter that's difficult to heat, or freezing cold floors above your crawl space, then you might benefit from encapsulating and insulating your crawl space as well – to warm up your home and improve your energy efficiency!
Crawl Space Vent Covers Installed in Westland, MI
A Westland, MI homeowner was concerned about the scent of mold emanating from their crawl space. They wanted to control the moisture issues and be able to enjoy the home they’ve been in for the last 24 years. Accomplishing this would improve the quality of life for their family and pet. They called HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair for a free inspection to learn more about their options.
Zach, a senior project manager, visited the home and immediately noticed the smell the homeowner mentioned. He explored the crawl space and took notes of what he observed. He then brought this information to the homeowner so they could create a repair plan together. Zach recommended applying Mold-X2 to address the mold and then installing an EverLast™ Crawl Space Vent Cover to ward off moisture in the future. The homeowner agreed to this plan and the homeowner then worked with the HomeSpec team to schedule a team for the installation process. The crew was led by a foreman named Jon. When they completed the project, the homeowner was pleased with the finished product.
Crawl Space Encapsulation in Canton, MI
These homeowners contacted HomeSpec because their crawl space was very humid and water was seeping in.
Our crew solved this problem by encapsulating the crawl space to keep it clean, dry, healthy, and free from mold and moisture for a more comfortable home.
Garden City, MI Crawl Space Encapsulated
Our team encapsulated a crawl space and installed an interior drainage system.
Moisture Causes Moldy, Rotting Crawl Space Support in Ann Arbor, MI
These Ann Arbor, Michigan homeowners purchased a home with many crawl space and foundation issues, so they called HomeSpec to take care of everything! A general inspection found that there was mold in the crawl space due to moisture, and the joists/band board were rotting badly as a result.
On top of that, one corner of the home was sinking, also know as settling, into the soil and pulling apart from the rest of the home – resulting in severe cracking in the crawl space and outside the home.
HomeSpec combatted the sinking issue by installing Helical Piers. These anchor deep into stronger soils and literally hold the home up, preventing the structure from sinking any further and even lifting it back to its original position.
The rotting, moldy joists in the crawl space were replaced and sistered to make sure the floors above won't sag and the support won't give way. The cracks in the crawl space block walls were also sealed to prevent moisture from seeping in. The support in the crawl space is crucial to the home, which is why it's important to keep crawl spaces dry or else moisture will wreak havoc!!
