Photo Album: An Old Crawl Space Finally Gets Encapsulated in Martinsville, NJ
Old & Dirty Crawl Space
The crawl space was humid, dirty, and full of dirt (because it was a dirt floor crawl space).
Dirt Floor Crawl Spaces Are No Good
The major issue with floor crawl spaces is that they attract and absorb moisture. Once the dirt dries, it causes humidity levels to rise dramatically, which can then lead to mold and mildew issues. Luckily for the homeowner, we didn't find any.
Begin Our Work
First, we removed all the debris, leveled the ground for proper draining, and installed a drainage matting. A drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the newly installed SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump. Afterward, we installed a vapor barrier.
SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump
The SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump combines an intelligent WaterWatch® alarm system with a sump pump that's specifically designed for crawl spaces. The lid and floor drain are specially designed to prevent collected water from evaporating back out into the crawl space. The WaterWatch® alarm will make the owner aware of crawl space water issues as soon as they begin. Any water from a plumbing leak or sump failure must first pass by the alarm and will then drain down into the sump.
Durable & Prevents Mold
A vapor barrier is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement. By encapsulating the crawl space & installing the vapor barrier over the foundation walls and floor will create a continuous air and moisture barrier. The vapor barrier is extremely durable and is treated with an antimicrobial to prevent mold.
Sedona Dehumidifier
To control the extremely high humidity levels, we installed a Sedona dehumidifier. This is a powerful, energy-efficient, commercial-grade dehumidifier that outperforms standard household dehumidifiers by as much as 10 times while using the same amount of energy to run.