Before & After Photos

Crawl Space Encapsulation with drainage matting and CleanSpace. WaterGuard and sump pump installed in basement and discharged through the crawlspace. Power braces were used for foundation support and new Sunhouse windows were installed on the front of the house. 

A businessowner near Keymar, MD, called Fortress Foundation Solutions after discovering moisture issues in his crawl space. Efflorescence had built up on the walls from years of moisture seeping through the block. A System Designer inspected his crawl space and provided a free estimate for an encapsulation. A Fortress crew was onsite installing drainage matting, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep things dry. Now this crawl space is dry, and this business owner knows it is protected for years to come.

Kai J. reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions after discovering standing water and moisture beginning to damage his wooden floor joists. Moisture-saturated insulation was also falling down in his crawl space. How could this be happening? He had laid down plastic over the ground and thought his crawl space would be protected. Many people don't think about the effects moisture has as it rises from the ground under their homes. If left untreated, the moisture will cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage in the future. Our Fortress System Designers help educate customers on protecting their home by providing printed materials, using video media, through conversation, and of course, providing a free estimate for repair. Kai's crawl space needed EZ Flow drainage, a Smart Sump Sump Pump, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. EZ Flow directs groundwater to the Smart Sump, which pumps the water outside the home. The CleanSpace Vapor Barrier seals off the home from the damp/wet ground below. The SaniDry Sedona removes excess moisture, keeping the area dry and protecting the wood. Kai's home is his biggest asset. Why wouldn't he want to protect it with a custom solution from Fortress Foundation Solutions?"

In this Vienna home, the crawl space was plagued with dampness and mold, a common issue due to excess moisture. The problems were evident in sagging insulation and musty odors creeping upstairs. As seen in the before photo, the state of the crawl space compromised overall home health and energy efficiency. Our solution? We installed the CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation system, transforming the space into a clean, dry environment. The high-quality materials ensure durability and mold resistance, providing the homeowner with lasting peace of mind and maintaining structural integrity.

A homeowner called Fortress Foundation Solutions about a crawl space encapsulation - needing more storage space for a growing family. Their crawl space was dark, damp, and the insulation was falling down. System designer, Troy King, was happy to meet with them, explain the encapsulation products and provide a free, same-day estimate. Ready to move forward, they agreed. Foreman, Warren Dickerson and his crew were soon onsite removing the old, saturated insulation and replacing it with SilverGlo on the walls. Next they rolled out the drainage matting, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and added a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to keep things dry. Now this crawl space is dry, bright and the homeowner has loads of added storage space!