Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

Our customer called with some troubling concerns; standing water in the crawlspace that was starting to leak out of the access door.  This was caused by a poorly maintained and equipped crawlspace.  If not dealt with, poor crawlspaces bring in water and humidity through the ground, as well as cold temperatures that can cost money through energy bills.  At Ayers Basement Systems, we recommend upgrading existing crawlspaces with two products: CleanSpace and SilverGlo.  CleanSpace is a white vapor barrier that protects the house from invasive humidity and temperatures from the ground.  SilverGlo (not pictured) goes on the wall to further insulate the crawlspace.  With the addition of a sump pump, these upgrades will help to save money, reduce cold temperatures, and eliminate any organisms growing under our houses.  

Ed contacted us to look at his crawl space because he was concerned about the dampness and musty smells but didn't know what the options to fix the issues were. First we laid down Drainage Matting that has dimples in it which allow for the flow of water under the liner and directs the water to the sump pump system. We then installed TerraBlock Crawl Space Floor Insulation which includes a vapor barrier that keeps moisture from making its way up through dirt, stone, or concrete crawl space floors. On top of the TerraBlock, we installed the CleanSpace Liner which is a thick durable liner that prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through. The liner also protects your structure from mold and rot since it keeps the area dry. By sealing the crawl space, you also keep away odors and allergenic mold spores that would otherwise rise up through the floor and into your home. Lastly we installed SilverGlo Crawl Space Wall Insulation which contain tiny graphite particles that give it that silver/gray shine. This insulation reflects heat back into your crawl space for ultimate energy savings.

Kim saw us at a trade show and told us that her cottage had cold floors. This is one of the biggest signs of energy loss in a crawl space. We used CleanSpace vapor barrier and SilverGlo insulation panels to encapsulate and insulate the crawl space and keep the home above it warmer.

Our customer called with a neverending cycle of flooding. Their sump pump removed water to the nearby lake, which then...flooded back into the crawl space. And so on and so forth.

After installing new drainage tile to help the sump pump more effectively drain the standing water, we used CleanSpace to encapsulate the crawl space and protect it - and the house above - from that pesky lake.

The homeowners noticed that lake water was getting into their crawl space at their cottage. Excess moisture in your crawl space supports the growth of mold, dust mites, insects and other unwanted pests. It may also cause structural damage to the frame of your home and degrade some forms of insulation. 

Our professional team knew that something needed to be done! Our CleanSpace encapsulation system is the perfect solution to combat water in your crawl space. The CleanSpace encapsulation system covers your floors and walls with a think, durable, plastic vapor barrier. This vapor barrier reduces moisture and humidity in the crawl space and helps seal out cold drafts in the winter. With the CleanSpace encapsulation system, the homeowner's crawl space was transformed into a clean, dry, attractive and energy efficient space.