In Evansville, IN a homeowner reached out to us because their floors felt bouncy above the crawlspace and they wanted to learn more about encapsulation. During our inspection, we found floor joists that were stretched too far, water seeping into the crawlspace, mold growing on the wood, and debris adding to the moisture problem. To fix it, we treated and cleaned the affected wood, removed all debris, installed drainage matting under the CleanSpace liner, added SilverGlo insulation to the walls, spray foamed the rim joists to help seal out air, and sealed the crawlspace vents from the inside. The result is a cleaner, drier crawlspace and a stronger, more protected home overall.
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Crawl Space Moisture Problem Resolved in Evansville, IN
This crawl space in Evansville, IN home, had no vapor barrier and issues of moisture in the basement. Exposed earth contributes to a lot of water vapor into the crawl space air. The earth is damp, and as that damp soil dries beneath the house (in this homeowner's case open basement), the water vapor moves upward. By installing a crawl space vapor barrier it's the perfect way to keep water and moisture from your crawl space.
Healthy Spaces provided moisture protection by installing CleanSpace Drainage Matting under our CleanSpace Liner. Crawl space liners rest directly on the crawl space floor. If your crawl space is flooding, water can be trapped underneath, never making it to your perimeter drain. By installing our CleanSpace Drainage Matting, it has raised dimples that will channel flooding water underneath your crawl space liner, directing it either the perimeter crawl space drain system or the sump pump. The CleanSpace Vapor Barrier is a durable, bright white crawl space liner that installs on the walls and floors, preventing water vapor and humidity from passing through. The CleanSpace liner is a durable 20-mil crawl space liner that converts your crawl space into a usable storage area.
This Evansville, IN homeowner is happy to have a clean and dry environment in their crawl space thanks to Healthy Spaces!
Sealed, Protected, and Energy-Efficient- A Crawl Space Transformation in Evansville, IN
Scope of Work: Complete crawlspace transformation for moisture control, energy efficiency, and flood prevention.
Work Performed:
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Removed debris, added blue board & fiberglass insulation at rim joists
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Installed SmartSump system: cast iron pump, CleanPump stand, airtight lid & floor drain, WaterWatch alarm
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Added IceGuard to prevent frozen/clogged discharge and LawnScape outlet at discharge line end
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Installed and extended discharge lines per site plan
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Wired WaterWatch alarm to first floor for easy monitoring
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Jackhammered concrete for sump installation
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Fungus remediation: cleaned, treated, and applied barrier products; wrapped bottom of piers
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Installed Drainage Matting, CleanSpace liner, SilverGlo panels, and Spray Foam rim joist insulation
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Installed SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to maintain low humidity
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Discount applied for non-profit organization
Project Benefits:
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Improved crawlspace air quality & energy efficiency
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Reduced flooding risk
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Long-term moisture & fungus protection
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Easy-to-monitor water system
Evansville CleanSpace Installation
Here, you can see a nasty, old vapor barrier that has torn and become covered in mold. Not only that, but the barrier itself has pulled away from the walls and wrinkled up to the point that it is not functional. The homeowners noticed that their mold problem had reoccurred and that the relative humidity in the crawlspace was still too high. They opted to contact Healthy Spaces and have a free estimate performed. During the estimate and evaluation process, the homeowners elected to have CleanSpace engineered film installed because of its great warranty and durability. Now, they have isolated their crawlspace from the outside air, reduced their overall relative humidity, and created a conditioned crawlspace. All in all, they have been impressed by lower heating and cooling bills, a more comfortable home, and a brighter, cleaner crawlspace!
New Access Well for a Crawl Space in Evansville, IN
In Evansville, IN, the homeowner needed an updated and tightly sealed access door. Many crawl spaces have access wells from the outside. Some access doors are made of plywood, which is not recommended because since it is close to the ground, it will rot. If it is made of plywood, bugs will eat at it and weathering will cause the plywood to warp. If the access door is outside, it is suggested to have an inorganic material to cover the space rather than organic.
The EverLast access well is an all-plastic door that won't rot, warp, or need paint. Knobs screw into anchors in the wall to draw the door tight against weather stripping to seal off outside air. Animals and other living things will not be able to enter the space since it is tightly sealed. It is important to seal off openings so that any type of weather is not able to enter the crawl space and disrupt the dry climate. A new access door creates peace of mind for the homeowner, knowing that animals or different weather climates were not able to escape inside the space.
