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This homes crawl space smelled musty and moldy. They called out John's Waterproofing to do a full inspection, and we found the old fiberglass very damp, and mold spores were throughout it. The mold was pressed against the wood underside the home, and had a grip here as well. To address the mold the homeowners would need to call up a full mold remediation company and then we would come out and install an encapsulation. 

The mold company had removed the nasty fiberglass and treated the mold. We then removed the old vapor barrier and debris. We then installed a full drainage system with a sump pump, and sealed the vents shut. To once again insulate the space, but to do it right this time, we laid in TerraBlock over the dirt floor. We then laid in CleanSpace, wrapping this under each wooden post, sealed along the foundation walls and sealed along the walls. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed and we completed the insulation with Spray Foam along the foundation walls. This space now smells fresh and healthy, and the homeowners can enjoy their heating and cooling costs going down. 

Rodents kept getting into this homes crawl space, the homeowners had mouse traps done here, but that also meant that they would have to periodically go under the home and clean/replace these. They had replaced the mesh on the vents a few times, had replaced the wood that covered the exterior entryway, but the rodents kept finding ways in. To deter critters from coming back they were ready for a better solution, so they called up John's Waterproofing to learn more about encapsulation. 

To begin on this project we cleared the space out of its old vapor barrier and the old fiberglass that was present. We then sealed the vents shut. We installed a SuperSump as a back up, for while no water issue was present this would still help should anything change. We then insulated the dirt floor with TerraBlock insulation. CleanSpace was then installed, going under each wooden post, attaching to the rim joists and sealed into place. This has a woven fiber through it that is difficult for any critter to chew through, and is backed by our 25 year warranty against rips and tears. Spray foam was applied to the foundation walls, this will both insulate and air seal. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed and the final step was a new EverLast exterior doorway to stop critters from chewing in!

This homeowner wanted to get their cabins crawlspace addressed. The cabin was used during the warmer seasons, so they had always turned off and drained the homes pipes before the cold hit. However, the homeowner was now setting up his father to live in the cabin year-round. To ensure the pipes wouldn't burst due to the cold weather, they wanted the space to be properly insulated, and wanted an encapsulation.  They called up John's Waterproofing and scheduled their inspection and estimate, happy to learn more about encapsualtion and getting their project scheduled. 

To begin, our crew pulled out the old vapor barrier, debris, and falling fiberglass. We then installed a full perimeter drainage system under the home to collect groundwater, guide it to a TripleSafe sump pump, and out and away from the home. We then closed off the vents, laid in TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor, and brought in CleanSpace. This goes under each wooden post, attaches to the rim joist, and is sealed into place. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed and the foundation walls are air sealed and insulated with spray foam insulation. The crawlspace is now in the homes envelope and insulated properly. 

Odd scuffling and odors were coming from the crawlspace. When checking what this was, the homeowners saw evidence that critters were present, and making a mess here. They called up pest control and were told to deter animals from coming back, the best thing was to encapsulate the space, and John's Waterproofing was recommended. We sent out a design specialist and worked with the homeowners to craft a solution for this home. 

To begin, our installation crew cleaned out the space. We a fresh crawlspace we installed a SmartSump in the lowest spot. This will ensure any water is collected and sent away from the homes foundation. We then laid down TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor. The vents were all sealed up and CleanSpace was brought in. CleanSpace is woven and comes with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears. CleanSpace is inserted under each wooden post, attached along the walls, and sealed into place. The space was then air sealed to make sure all nooks and crannies were secured against unwanted house guests. The homeowners are pleased with how fresh their home smells already and are happy to know their home is healthy! 

This homeowner had fiberglass in their crawlspace to help insulate the home. They did annual checks on their crawlspace, and the fiberglass would need to be replaced almost every two years. The homeowners were annoyed with the frequency this needed to be done. They knew water was a leading cause in this damage and had tried a simple six mil vapor barrier. However, they noticed it quickly accrued mud over the top of it. In an effort to solve this issue, the homeowners searched online and learned about our crawlspace encapsulation system. They called up our offices for a full inspection and estimate for an encapsulation. 

To begin the project our installation crew removed the old vapor barrier, insulation, and general debris. They then began to dig a trench through the crawlspace and installed a three inch perforated pipe system in a silt sock to keep debris out. This system directs all water to a newly installed UltraSump pump plus. From here water is pushed away from the home to a LawnScape outlet. Next we installed insulation made to last in a crawlspace. TerraBlock was laid over the dirt floor and SilverGlo panels were anchored along the foundation walls. Next our crew air sealed the space and sealed up the vents. CleanSpace was then brought in, inserted under each wooden post, sealed against the walls, and taped into place with a specially crafted four inch waterproofing tape. This vapor barrier is 20 Mil thick and woven, backed with a twenty-five year warranty against rips and tears. As a final piece we brought in a SaniDry dehumidifier to help the air remain dry and healthy. 

This new homeowner was suffering from breathing problems after moving into their new home and suspected mold was growing in the crawlspace. To asses the space, she contacted John's Waterproofing. A highly trained System Designer was dispatched to the address to do a full assessment of the situation where he did, indeed, find mold growing on the beams and flooring above.  He also discovered a rodent infestation. They had destroyed the old fiberglass insulation and left their droppings everywhere. He was able to show the homeowner his findings through the many photos he took as well as the evidence of persistent water intrusion. He measured the crawlspace and presented the homeowner with a proposal and explained the warranty offered. The homeowner was impressed, signed the proposal and work was scheduled. 

A crew was dispatched to the home a few weeks later. In the crawlspace, the old barrier and moldy insulation were removed followed by an application of MoldX2 to kill the mold that was attaching itself to the wood. A 3" perforated pipe drain system was then installed around the perimeter and graded to the lowest point of the crawlspace where a SuperSump was installed to gather the water and discharge it out and away from the home. The crew then installed a new 6mil plastic barrier on the floor of the crawlspace and attached to the foundation walls to ensure that any water seeping in via the footing or wall was captured and removed by the drainage system. The family also purchased a SaniDryXP dehumidifier for the home to help keep the air clean and healthy.

Uneven, creaky floors and doors that won't close and cracks in the drywall are enough to alert any homeowner that something is seriously going wrong. This home in the high desert of Oregon didn't have a water problem but structurally it was being undermined by the sandy soil it was built on.  The homeowner contacted John's Waterproofing and was pleasantly surprised to learn we serviced the area.  

Our trained salesperson found that, because it was slowly sinking the home needed extensive reinforcement. The 94 ft main beam in the home was cracked in several places due to the post supports failing.  The solution was a new beam and 24 new SmartJacks to support the home.  SmartJacks are adjustable and can be checked and adjusted.  Made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel, they are made to last and protect your home for a long time.  Our trained crew was able to make the necessary repairs and restore the home to a level and stable condition. While not inexpensive, it was far less than having to rebuild.

Snow can be fun and exciting, but the melt that follows can bring a lot of water in a short amount of time. This home was dealing with an overflow of water every year as the melt would run past their home, flooding their crawlspace. As the years went by, this caused a lot of damage to this space including drooping, water-heavy fiberglass insulation, and mud caked on their old vapor barrier and around the foundation posts. Worried about the long-term damage that was ensuing, they called in John's Waterproofing. 

Our crew began by doing a thorough cleanup, removing all of the old insulation, removing the vapor barrier, as well as all debris from under the house.  With a clean slate, we began by installing a perforated pipe around the interior parameter that would collect groundwater and divert it to a newly installed SmartSump pump. This then pushed all water out and away from the house. We then laid down TerraBlock crawlspace insulation and sealed the space with our Cleanspace vapor barrier. This is anchored into the foundation walls and under each post for secure waterproofing. The foundation walls were then insulated with spray foam and we added in some new vent covers. The homeowners were very excited to see the difference with the snowmelt comes this year. Here's to a dry and healthy home! 

This home in La Pine had regular snow and ice in the Winter, and when it melted, there would be some pooling around the foundation of their home. After years of this, the homeowners noticed a musty smell drafting from their crawlspace. Upon inspection, they found drooping fiberglass insulation and evidence of mud and dirt all over their old vapor barrier. Apparently the old system was not up for the job at hand and was allowing a good amount of moisture and water build up under the home causing damage to the foundation. They knew that this was creating unhealthy air in their home and could lead to serious foundation issues, so they called John's Waterproofing.

Our inspector quickly put together a plan of action. Our install crews removed the damaged insulation, old vapor barrier, and all the debris from the crawlspace. They then installed a TripleSafe sump pump, capable of pumping out 6200 gallons of water per hour. This would be able to handle the amount of runoff created when the snow and ice melted and would direct all of the water out and away from the home. A layer of drainage matting was laid out to direct water towards the pump. We then installed our TerraBlock insulation barrier to help keep water our and heat in. To top this off, a layer of Cleanspace, a 20 Mil weaved barrier, was secured to the entire crawlspace floor, isolating the posts and connecting along the concrete walls and the SilverGlo wall insulation. To finish encapsulating the space we added in new vent covers and a new crawlspace entrance door. This property is prepared and ready to take on the PNW weather!