Crawl Space Encapsulation Photo Album: Humid Crawl Space Desperately Needs New Insulation & Dehumidifier in Basking Ridge, NJ

Quite Dirty

As you can see, the crawl space was a bit messy and dirty.

Humidity Was High

The humidity levels were so high that the insulation was saturated and falling down. The homeowner was lucky that there were no signs of mold.

Dispose of the Old Stuff & Seal off the Vents

First, we removed all of the contaminated insulation, the old vapor barrier, and other debris. The next thing we did was seal off all the exposed vents throughout the crawl space. This will prevent any outside moisture, as well as any rodents or pests, from entering the crawl space.

Next Add ComfortTherm®

Next, we installed ComfortTherm® Insulation throughout the crawl space. ComfortTherm® Insulation is poly-encapsulated and is ideal for moisture-rich crawl space environments. The insulation also helps to preserve the air quality, reduce energy costs, provide excellent temperature and noise control, and comes with a vapor-retarder for use in hot, humid climates.

Reinforced Polyethylene Plastic

Next, we added a drainage matting. This is a dimpled plastic mat that allows all excess moisture to work its way over to sump pump. Afterward, we added a reinforced polyethylene plastic film on top of the drainage matting.

Now for the Sedona Dehumidifier

Lastly, to control the humidity levels in the crawl space, 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.