Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Protecting Homes from the Ground Up: An Encapsulation - Hillsboro, OR

When this homeowner reached out to John's Waterproofing back in 2021 with concerns of a musty smell coming from their crawl space, we were quick to help solve their issues. We found that the entire crawl space had standing water and rodent activity that was causing that strange smell into the home. The homeowner agreed that they wanted to do a full encapsulation so they could live in a safe, healthy home. First, we had to remove the previous vapor barrier because it was torn and had water flooding on top of it. To control the flow of water, we installed a drainage system using a perforated pipe along the interior perimeter of the crawl space. This directs water to go into the TripleSafe sump pump. This three-pump system is designed to safely push water away from the homes foundation and prevent flooding. We then installed TerraBlock, a 3/4 in. insulation foam, that is cut to perfectly fit in each individual space. A CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on top of the insulation foam and between the concrete footing and wooden posts. This protects against any moisture damage. A SaniDry dehumidifier is a necessary installation because it helps to pull moisture out of the air and control the environment. Lastly, Spray Foam is applied to the walls to act as a air sealant and to insulate. Once this full encapsulation is complete, the crawl space is protected and sealed off from moisture, help prohibit mold growth, and deter rodents. We offer annual services to our encapsulation to ensure everything is running just as smoothly as it was once the encapsulation was completed to provide a long-term solution to a wet crawl space problem.