Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Upgrading this Crawl Space to a Full Encapsulation in Florence, OR

This crawl space had a previous company come in and try to add some protection against water. Unfortunately, the vapor barrier they installed didn't withstand the water this home faced. This homeowner saw that the original vapor barrier was no longer in good condition after less than a year and reached out to John's Waterproofing about what other options they had against keeping water out of the crawl space. To their surprise, they were informed that a full encapsulation is designed to offer a long-term solution to keeping water out. When we began this encapsulation, it was necessary to remove the damage vapor barrier and falling fiberglass insulation. With a fresh start, we then sealed the vents shut and installed a drain system and sump pump. Then we could install TerraBlock along the base of the crawl space. TerraBlock is a thick insulation foam that seals the earth off from the home and helps improve energy efficiency. Then, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on top of the TerraBlock, between the footing and wooden posts, and up the foundation walls. This vapor barrier differs from the original because it is made with 20 mil thick woven fibers and is backed by a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. Its primary function it to keep moisture from having access to seep into the crawl space. While these two products help keep moisture out, we needed to add insulation along the foundation walls. SilverGlo is a heat barrier that goes along the foundation walls to keep moisture out and control the crawl space's environment. Because it seals the entire space, it helps control humidity levels from water that might evaporate. Lastly, a SaniDry dehumidifier is installed that filters the air in the crawl space by pulling out any moisture or particles that try to get into the air in the living spaces. After the encapsulation process is completed, this homeowner no longer has to worry about water or moisture getting into their crawl space.