Photo Album: Transforming a Moldy Crawl Space in Gladstone, NJ
Level the Ground for Proper Draining
The first thing that we did was get rid of all the debris and old insulation in the crawl space and then level the ground for proper draining. Next, we installed drainage matting.
Drainage Matting & SilverGlo™
A drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to the new SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump we installed. We also cleaned off all the beams in the crawl space and installed SilverGlo™ on the walls of the crawl space.
Exactly What is SilverGlo™?
SilverGlo™ is a waterproof foam insulation that seals the walls from outside moisture and humidity.
A New Sump Pump
The SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump protects vulnerable crawl spaces by combining an intelligent WaterWatch® alarm system with a sump pump that's specifically designed for crawl spaces. Additionally, both the lid and floor drain are specially designed to prevent collected water from evaporating back out into the crawl space. Any water from a plumbing leak or sump failure must first pass by the WaterWatch® alarm and will then drain down into the sump. The WaterWatch® alarm will sound immediately if this happens, making the owners aware that there is a leak in your crawl space.
A Strong Vapor Barrier
Afterward, we installed a vapor barrier, which is a heavy-duty, 20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with a polyester-cord reinforcement.
Benefits of the Vapor Barrier
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.
A Powerful Commercial Dehumifier
Afterward, we installed 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. This is called a Sedona dehumidifier. Now the homeowners have a clean and healthy crawl space as well as an additional area in their home for storage.