Before & After Photos

This Scotts, MI customer first became interested in a crawl space encapsulation a few years ago. Unfortunately, the only access door to the crawl space was covered in snow, so both her and our crew were forced to wait until the snow thawed.  Once our system design specialist was finally able to go into the home, he discovered that not only was water getting into the crawl space, the pipes were freezing during colder temperatures. He decided the best thing for the crawl space would be both an encapsulation and insulation installation.

The after photo shows both systems that were used to save the crawl space from its temperature and water issues. CleanSpace liner is the white plastic covering the crawl space floor. As a vapor barrier, it will keep out the moisture that rises through the dirt floor then wets and cools the crawl space. The spray foam on the walls is one of our insulation methods. Once applied, the waterproof foam seals up any leaks or holes in the cobblestone wall and simultaneously insulates. Neither temperature or moisture should affect this crawl space again.

We worked on this Kalamazoo, MI crawl space as a part of a full waterproofing job the owner wanted for her basement. She noticed water on the walls of the basement and thought that it may have gotten into one of her two crawl spaces, as well. The before photo shows that some damage had definitely been done to this one. Crawl spaces without encapsulations are always at risk because both the dirt floor and walls are easy ways for water to pass through. The after photo shows our CleanSpace floor encapsulation.

CleanSpace is a waterproof vapor barrier that won’t permit the passage of moisture into the crawl space. The stains in the before photo suggest that a large amount of the water was coming down the walls, so they need a system of protection as well. The SilverGlo wall panels in the after photo are wall insulation and a waterproof barrier that will protect the crawl space in a similar way to CleanSpace. 

 There are several reasons why an unsealed crawl space can be a problem. For this crawl space in Kalamazoo, the dirt floors and cinderblock walls were the main areas of concern. Since dirt naturally holds some water, in a crawl space this water evaporates from the dirt into the air making the space damp. This humid air can cause the HVAC system to run overtime, resulting in higher energy bills. The block walls are also problematic since they’re so porous, meaning they readily suck up water from the ground, causing wet walls, which evaporates into the air.

It’s clear to see the reasons for installing CleanSpace in this home’s crawl space. Not only does this liner provide a moisture barrier from the ground and the walls, but also it’s incredibly durable and is made with an antimicrobial additive. Now these homeowners can be confident that they’ll have a dry crawl space for years to come.

Austin was in need of a better system in his crawl space that would keep it cleaner and protect it from any outside pests. After calling Ayers for crawl space repair options we had a crew come out for a free inspection and from this we recommended our CleanSpace solution. CleanSpace is much more durable and waterproof than a regular store bought tarp as it holds a vapor barrier property. This feature protects the crawl space from excess moisture that leads to pesky problems like mold or bacteria growth. Austin was thrilled with the transformation!

This crawl space was very dark and not a place the owners wanted to go. Almost everyone hates their crawl space and avoids it all costs but we are here to change that. We offer a liner called CleanSpace that is fitted to your crawl space and can prevent mold, cage odors and keep your crawl space dry. CleanSpace is also bright white in color and can really brighten up the look of your dreaded space. The liner is very strong and durable so there's no chance of it getting stretched or ruined when you or plumbers, electricians etc have to crawl on it. You can also feel free to store whatever you would like down there. CleanSpace not only makes the area look nicer but it makes the space usable.