Before & After Photos

There are many benefits to having your crawl space encapsulated by John's Waterproofing. Lowering the cost of energy bills, creating a clean dry environment that will deter pests and rodents away, and substantial improvement in air quality, just to name a few.  For this encapsulation, we start by drying out the crawl space, then we remove any debris along with the old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Once the crawl space is cleared, the next step is to dig a trench and install drainage around the interior perimeter. Within this we then lay down a perforated pipe in a silt sock to secure a safe passage way to the SuperSump Sump pump at the lowest point. This sump pump allows for the  water to be directed away from the homes foundation. The Turtl, which is our crawl space access system, was then installed to provide convenient access to the below grade crawl space. It is made from plastic so it will never rot, rust, corrode or need paint. It is built to last and looks great on the home. Vent covers are installed to fully seal outside air from coming into the crawl space. Next, we install our DrainMatt which is a dimpled mat to help with drainage, our TerraBlock is then installed on top. It is a foam insulation that is puncture resistant, that will keep moisture from making its way up through the crawl space flooring and creates a barrier from the earth and home. Our CleanSpace system is installed on top of the TerraBlock and up the foundation and between the wooden posts and footing, this protects from water damage. We seal with waterproof tape and then install our SaniDry Sedona, which is our dehumidifier that eliminates damp musty odors by drying and filtering the air. This dehumidifier will keep the home below 55% relative humidity and promotes healthier air in the home. Lastly we spray foam along the foundation walls which insulates and air seals to make sure this crawl space is completely dry and protected for years to come.

Protecting the wooden posts in the crawl space is extremely important in maintaining the structural integrity of the home. This helps to prevent water from getting absorbed into the woods material and eventually leading to wood rot or mold growth. One way John's Waterproofing ensures that the wooden posts are isolated is with vapor barriers. We make sure to install the 6 mil vapor barrier between the concrete footing and the wooden post so that water won't have access to seep up in the post and damage it. Each seam of the vapor barrier gets overlapped so water can't seep over top of it and it is anchored to the foundation walls to prevent it from moving around. In order to safely protect your homes health, it's important to keep the crawl space dry and protected.

Customer called to have a new entrance door installed for their crawl space 

This tall crawl space was used for general storage space. As the years went by, the area began to emit a musty odor. While no major mold issues were found, it did need to be spot treated and to prevent mold issues, we encapsulated the area. 

These homeowners reached out to John's because they wanted to create safe, reliable storage space for their belongings, but their crawl space was not reliable. They scheduled their free visit and we went out and thoroughly inspected the crawl space, working with the homeowner in creating the best options for them. We decided on encapsulation. This system stops moisture, controls humidity, prevents mold and keeps pests out, giving the homeowners peace of mind when it came to their personal belongings.

We began this project by removing all of the debris, and making sure all of the vents get covered and sealed shut to prevent outside air from entering. Then, since there was not much moisture in this crawl space we install our SmartDrain which alerts the homeowner of a possible leak with an audible alarm, draining away the water into a drywell. On the floor of the crawl space, we install our TerraBlock ground insulation and our CleanSpace 20 mil thick barrier on top. This material is also anchored into the foundation walls up to the rim joists and between each post and footing. We then install our EverLast Door to create exterior access into this crawl space. To keep the environment controlled we install our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier that will effectively eliminate damp and musty odors by drying and filtering the air all while keeping the space at a healthy relative humidity. Lastly, this project is completed by adding wall insulation. We use foam insulation and this is sprayed up to the rim joists, expanding and filling every crack and void ensuring an airtight seal. Now that this encapsulation is complete, these homeowners can comfortably store their belongings without worry of damage.