Photo Album: Newly Supported Crawl Space Gets Encapsulated in Brick, NJ
Started to Slant
The cement beams in the crawl space were crooked and, before we could begin our work, needed new ones installed. Here you can see the start of the installation for the new beams.
New Cement Beams
Now that the new beams are installed, we can begin!
Level the Playing Field
First, we removed all the debris and old insulation, leveled the ground for proper draining...
Vapor Barrier and Drainage Matting
...and installed drainage matting, which is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the sump pump. Afterward, we installed a vapor barrier.
What is the Vapor Barrier
A vapor barrier is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement.
Negative Effects of Dirt Floor Crawl Spaces
Dirt floor crawl spaces attract and absorb moisture and once the dirt dries, it causes humidity levels to rise and can lead to mold and mildew issues (fortunately, there was no mold or mildew in the crawl space).
By Encapsulating it
By encapsulating the crawl space & installing the vapor barrier over the foundation walls and floor will create a continuous air and moisture barrier.
Another Positive About the Vapor Barrier
The vapor barrier is extremely durable and is treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold.
Cleaned Off the Beams
We also cleaned off all the beams in the crawl space.
SilverGlo™
Afterward, we installed SilverGlo™ on the walls of the crawl space, which is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity. Lastly, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier.
Sedona
The Sedona directs the extracted water pulled out of the air directly into the sump pump and will control the humidity levels in the crawl space.
