Photo Album: Moist Crawl Space Gets Encapsulated in Toms River, NJ

Recently, we performed a crawl space encapsulation for a homeowner in Toms River, NJ whose crawl space was wet and muddy.

The Problems with a Dirt Floor Crawl Space

The main issues with a dirt floor crawl space is the moisture from the dirt beneath the home and high humidity issues. This will lead to several serious problems such as poor air quality, mold and mildew, dry rot, and structural damage.

Drainage Matting

First we cleared out any debris, leveled the grounds for proper draining, and installed a drainage matting. This dimpled plastic mat material is installed over a dirt-floored crawl space. The matting allows water to work its way over to the sump pump.

Wrap it Up

Next, we wrapped the walls and the piers with wall liner.

A Smart Drain

We installed a smart drain to allow any water that gets on top of the liner to flow down underneath the ground.

Install the Clean Space Liner

Then, we installed the clean space liner covering the ground of the entire crawl space.

What is a Clean Space Liner?

A clean space liner is a super-durable, 20mil plastic sheet material designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from getting into your crawl space. The vapor barrier is installed over the foundation walls and floor to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.