Before & After Photos

When our All-Dry of the Carolinas crew made it out to Rutherfordton, NC they started their job by removing all trash and insulation that was littering the crawl space. The crawl space underwent a total encapsulation with CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, vent seals, an Aprilaire 1820, and a SuperSump Pump. A hole was dug in the crawl space so the SuperSump Pump could be placed into the ground even with the surface. Drainage matting was placed down before the CleanSpace, this is a dimpled matting system that collects water from the crawl space floor and directs it to the SuperSump Pump. This drainage matting is used when crawl spaces take in a lot of water and need extra help getting it from under the vapor barrier into the pump. From there, CleanSpace was installed which is a 20 mil thick liner that works as a barrier to keep ground moisture from the crawl space floor out of the air. The CleanSpace is then wrapped around the floor and piers of the crawlspace, tucking in tightly under the top of the SuperSump Pump. Once the crawl space is encapsulated an Aprilaire 1820 is added to the crawl space to remove excess moisture from the air into the SuperSump where it is then flushed from the area. Interior sealed vents were the last part of the crawl space encapsulation; they were placed over all vents to keep out air and pests.

The “before” pictures show a dirty crawlspace with unwrapped piers and floor. The “after” picture shows where CleanSpace has been wrapped around the floor and piers to prevent ground moisture from getting into the air.

This is something that you do not get to see every day because it is not an item we get to install very often! While most homes have a crawlspace door above ground level, some are below ground level and therefore have an entrance like you see above. We use Everlast Doors which create an airtight seal around the entrance when the access points are above ground, but when the access points are like this, we have to use a Turtl.

The "before" photo shows off the crawlspace entrance before any products had been installed. As you can see it is a very crude entrance, with only a sheet of metal to cover the hole. This allows a lot of outside air to get inside the crawlspace, which can cause the relative humidity to increase and moisture to collect on surfaces in the crawl space.

The "after" photo shows the installed Turtl crawlspace entrance over a year after being installed. As you can see, it is certainly doing its job. While a little dirty, it still provides a tight seal that does not allow outside air to get inside the crawlspace. As you can see, this product is made of plastic and therefore will never break down or decompose like a wooden door would.

Many people have liners similar to the one shown in the photo installed. While these liners can help out a little bit, they certainly cannot keep water and moisture out in the long (or even short) term. This homeowner had found this out the hard way when the high moisture level continued to increase. This plastic liner was much too thin to provide proper protection against the moisture and it also wasn't sealed correctly, which is the bigger issue.

The "before" picture shows part of the crawlspace with the thin, plastic crawlspace liner. Fortunately enough this homeowner caught the high humidity level content before the too much damage was caused to the crawlspace. Once the homeowner noticed the high humidity levels, he immediately starting to search for someone to solve this issue and found us! Our System Design Specialist was happy to help this homeowner solve this issue in the best way possible. 

The "after" picture shows the same area, but with the CleanSpace Liner installed. The CleanSpace is much thicker than the old liner, but just as importantly, it is sealed tightly to the walls of the crawlspace. The crew also wraps the piers (or posts in this case) and tape the seams to make sure that moisture can't get in through their either. Not only is CleanSpace great at keeping the water out of the crawlspace, but it also makes the crawlspace look much better! 

Water in the crawlspace of a home is something that a homeowner never wants to see, but unfortunately many do. Water in a crawlspace can lead to many different problems such as high humidity levels, mold growth, and wood rot. The longer that there is water in the crawlspace, the worse these problems can get, because if water is able to get in once, it more than likely can get in again. 

The before picture shows a crawlspace that had quite a bit of water in it mainly from water intrusion through the walls. This is a very common issue that is usually caused by pressure from the soil, which presses water through the crawlspace walls. Having this water in the crawlspace can cause a lot of troubles, such as mold growth or even wood rot. Fortunately, this homeowner caught the issue before too much damage was done. 

The after photo shows off what the area looked like after the CleanSpace was installed in the crawlspace of the home. Having the CleanSpace installed completely changes the look and function of the crawlspace. The CleanSpace makes the area look and feels a lot nicer and cleaner, but that isn't even the best part! More importantly, the CleanSpace acts as a barrier to separate the crawlspace from the ground, helping to keep the water out of the crawlspace. 

This was a pretty average crawlspace job for us. Fortunately for this homeowner, there wasn't an excess of water, moisture, or mold. However, they did need to encapsulate their crawlspace, as well as have a SantaFe Edge dehumidifier and a SmartSump pump. These three products, working together, provide a very safe and secure system to keep moisture and water from getting in and staying in the crawlspace.

The "before" photo shows off what the crawlspace looked like when our Service Design Specialist was at this home. As you can see, the area wasn't flooded or filled with mold, but it definitely could use some touching up. While they already had an existing liner, it was not sealed correctly and left a lot of room for moisture to get into the crawlspace.

This "after" picture shows off the same area, but with the CleanSpace liner installed. The difference is amazing. First off, you can actually see under the home now. The white, reflective surface of the CleanSpace allows light to reflect easier and light up the crawlspace much better. Not to mention, the protection that this system provides the home is amazing. Especially with the sump pump and dehumidifier, this homeowner will never have to worry about moisture or mold in their crawlspace.