Before & After Photos

This Kittery, ME, homeowner had a crawl space connected to their basement with a dirt floor. Even though there was a sheet of plastic over the dirt, the homeowner wanted to install a vapor barrier to protect the home and retain it’s value. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems and booked a free estimate with System Design Specialist Michael Penna.

The crawl space was prepped by removing the old plastic and regrading the area to flatten it out a bit. Drainage Matting was laid on the ground and is designed to collect water from the crawl space floor and direct it to a sump pump. CleanSpace was then installed and attached to the walls to create a vapor barrier and protect the crawl space from moisture and critters. CleanSpace features a thick and durable inorganic construction that brightens up the area and turns a humid crawl space into the perfect storage area. Currently this crawl space is dry, but the homeowner wanted to be as protected as possible, so they opted to install a Sump Liner for the easy installation of a Zoeller sump pump if needed in the future. To finish out the system, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed and CleanSpace Vent Covers to keep the outside air from coming into the crawl space.

We transformed this Kittery, Maine crawl space that was damp and musty, into a dry and healthy space. The old dirt floors allowed moisture to seep in, causing the fiberglass insulation to be damp and sag. Moisture can also significantly damage the wooden support beams for the home over time, leading to mold or rot. We installed CleanSpace vapor barrier, which is a liner that seals out moisture and is treated to prevent mold growth. We also removed the fiberglass insulation and installed Spray Foam insulation. Spray Foam not only seals out cold air, but it is also water and mold resistant, unlike fiberglass.

Isolating a crawl space from moisture from the earth, is critical to a healthy and happy home. At this home in New Castle, NH, TC Hafford Basement Systems used multiple exclusive products to give the homeowner peace of mind and a healthy home. 

CleanSpace with drainage matting underneath is installed to keep moisture from the earth out of the crawl space and a SaniDry Sedona will work to keep the humidity in the crawl space low. Perforated pipe will direct groundwater to the SmartSump where it will push water out to a discharge line and far away from the homeowners crawl space. In the event of a power outage, the UltraSump Battery Back Up is installed to protect the space without hiccup.

Not only does the homeowner no longer have to worry about their crawl space, but now they have a usable area for storage and their home is better protected against the elements. 

Owners in New Castle, ME reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their crawl space. The crawl space had a lot of ledge, as well as constant water intrusion issues. We installed our two-step encapsulation system, including CleanSpace vapor barrier and drainage matting. The CleanSpace liner is an inorganic material so it prevents mold growth, as well as seals out moisture. Drainage matting is installed underneath the liner to control and divert ground water. 

Lyman, Maine homeowners wanted help with their wet and leaking crawl space. We installed CleanSpace, a vapor barrier system that seals out moisture while also preventing mold growth. Spray Foam insulation was added on the walls and rim joists to create an air tight seal over all the old cinder blocks and field stones. Spray Foam insulation provides immediate energy efficiency savings.