Before & After Photos

In Island, KY, a water leak occurred in a homeowner's crawl space, causing wetness, and recently noticed a smell traveling up to the main floor. Insulation had begun to fall under the house. Once insulation, also known as fiberglass floor insulation has been exposed to moisture, it becomes useless to the home. After fiberglass insulation has been exposed to moisture, it will become a thriving home for mold. 

All fiberglass insulation is removed from the crawl space before installing a new, efficient system. Dimple polyethylene membrane drainage matting is laid across the floor to allow water to flow toward the SmartSump pump that was put in. Next, CleanSpace is secured on the floor and sides of the space. CleanSpace is a 20 mil plastic liner that has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, the homeowner loved the transformation and value that it brought to his home!

A family in Newburgh, IN noticed their home starting to feel humid, especially after a rain storm. One of the family members decided to inspect the crawl space for a possible clue as to why their home was humid. When the homeowner inspected the crawl space, he found that the ground was damp with a few puddles of water scattered throughout the space. Healthy Spaces was contacted soon after to encapsulate the home. 

Crawl space encapsulation not only looks great but will save you money in the long run. The homeowners were spending more money to heat and cool, but once the CleanSpace was instead, it did not put a latent load on the HVAC system. To create a dry airflow, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was purchased. It will keep the relative humidity below 55% and costs less electricity to run compared to conventional models. Once the job was completed, the family was pleased to feel a dry air flow running throughout the home again!

In Madisonville, KY, a homeowner was referred by their doctor to contact Healthy Spaces, with concerns about mold in their crawlspace. The crawl space had active mold spores on the crawl space ceiling. Mold thrives in environments where temperatures are between 32 and 100 degrees with 70% and 99% relative humidity. Mycotoxins are what some species of mold used to compete for space with other species to wage chemical warfare on other molds. The moisture had affected the ceiling which caused the floor from above to sink in a bit. It was urgent to perform mold remediation and fix the foundation for the homeowner so that their health and safety are not at risk. 

CleanSpace was fastened to the upper parts of the walls and floor. It has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. Mold remediation was performed beforehand. Next, the floor above needed to be repaired by adding SmartJacks. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level girders and floor joists in a crawl space. 

Air that you breathe is either coming from your crawl space or basement, so it must stay healthy. A crawl space in Mount Carmel, Illinois, was humid which lead the rest of the home to be humid. Mold was spreading throughout the crawl space, causing health concerns for the homeowners. Mold can thrive in temperatures between 32 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity between 70-90 percent. 

The first step in creating a healthy crawl space is to remove and treat all mold. Next, the SmartSump pump with a battery backup was installed. CleanpSpace, which is a 20 mil liner with antimicrobial additives, was tightly secured to the walls and floor. The liner will allow drainage to the SmartSump. Lastly, the SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is installed for a constant dry air flow. The SaniDry takes up to 100 pints of water per day out of your crawl space air, while using the same energy as a 40-pint dehumidifier. Having an effective waterproofing system will save you money, plus it looks great!

A damp crawl space can cause fiberglass floor insulation to droop down or fall, making it useless for insulating the home. The best solution would be to find an energy-efficient way to insulate the home, which is what a homeowner in Princeton, Indiana, sought Healthy Space for. Mold loves to thrive in conditions of 70-99 percent humidity with temperatures between 32- 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The homeowner was interested in encapsulation for an energy-efficient and mold-free crawl space. 

To begin the healthy home process, all mold was scrubbed and treated. Drainage matting was put on the floor to direct water flow to the SmartSump pump that is installed. CleanSpace is then secured on top of the drainage matting and the walls. This will prevent outdoor air from escaping in. Once CleanSpace is finished, it transformed the space, giving the homeowner peace of mind!