Humid Crawl Space Repaired wit CleanSpace in Bay Village, OH
Challenge
This homeowner had long struggled with his dirt crawl space. It was humid, moldy and dusty. Water stains on the block wall signified leakage that could eventually create mold. Old insulation from the rafters also got wet in the process and fell down around the dirt. He wanted a permanent solution to waterproofing his crawl space so he called Cleveland Basement Systems for a free, in-home estimate.
The inspector met with the homeowner and began evaluating the crawl space. He noted and took pictures of the entire space. He then sat down with the customer, with the free written quote in hand, and explained the state of the crawl space. He advised that the CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system be installed to prevent water damage and clean up the space as well. The customer was excited to get the work completed once and for all!
Solution
The crawl space crew arrived to the customer's home and began to install CleanSpace. They began by clearing the dirt crawl space of any debris or old insulation. They then laid drainage matting to the floor. CleanSpace drainage matting has a dimpled design in order to collect water and direct it to a perimeter drain. It is installed before the CleanSpace vapor barrier system for an added layer of separation between the earth's soil. Before CleanSpace is installed, the installers want to make sure that this space is insulated. They attach SilverGlo to the block walls and also use spray foam around the joists. SilverGlo is a rigid foam board made of graphite-infused materials that work to reflect heat back into the crawl space. The foam packs are used to insulate the cracks and gaps between the floor joists due to the fact that they can create drafts. Next, the CleanSpace encapsulation system is tightly fastened to the walls and floors of the crawl space. Due to it's air tight seal, the CleanSpace has an added insulation quality to it. Not only that, but CleanSpace is a durable, antimicrobial vapor barrier that prevents mold and mildew.
This customer was so relieved to have a clean, insulated and waterproofed crawl space!
Project Summary
Foreman: Brando
Product: CleanSpace Encapsulation System
