Your Trusted Tillamook, OR Basement Waterproofing & Crawl Space Encapsulation Experts

This homeowner called us up. They had a very high water table in the winter, and the water gets into the crawl space. With no defense setup for this, they called looking for a solution. To keep the space dry all of the time, our design specialist drafted up an encapsulation solution to ensure their home would remain dry, stable, and healthy. 

To begin our work we removed the old vapor barrier that was encased in mud. We then removed the fiberglass insulation that was damp from the excess of water that lives under the home in the Winter. Due to the fiberglass holding onto water, there was mold along the wooden beams, we were able to spot treat these. We then installed a full drainage system in the crawl space. This collects groundwater and moved it to the lowest point where a TripleSafe sump pump will pump the water away from the home. TerraBlock insulation was installed, the cents sealed shut and CleanSpace installed. This goes under each wooden post, seals along the rim joist and is sealed into place to keep water from coming up. Spray Foam was applied to the foundation walls and a SaniDry dehumidifier installed to keep the moisture in the air at a healthy range. 

This townhouse was built on a slight incline, and the lowest building had pooling water in the crawlspace. The owner called up Johns to get their free inspection and see how we could help. The homes were connected across the crawlspace, and since the other owners didn't see water, they didn't want to address their crawlspaces, so we crafted an encapsulation that would included a panel over the crawlspace entrance that led to the next home. 

To begin our work we cleared out the old vapor barrier, debris, and falling remnants of fiberglass that were present. We then installed a TripleSafe sump pump in the lowest point, letting gravity guide the groundwater to this point where it is then pumped out and away from the home. We then sealed off the vents and installed a panel to cover the divider, this can be opened and closed should this access point be needed in the future. TerraBlock insulation was laid over the dirt floor and CleanSpace was then installed. We brought in a SaniDry dehumidifier and insulated with walls with spray foam, which also air seals the space. This homeowner will no longer need to worry about water damage under their home. 

This crawlspace had falling down insulation and a vapor barrier with that was in poor condition. They knew the home needed some crawlspace repairs and figured while the crawlspace was addressed they would also have their home prepped with seismic retrofitting. They chose to call up John's Waterproofing to schedule their free inspection. 

To begin our crew pulled out the old insulation and vapor barrier. Once the space was cleared of the old and damaged items, our crew installed the seismic framing. Attaching the foundation to the sill plate. Once the space was retrofitted we laid down a new 6 Mil vapor barrier, overlapping the edges and running it up the foundation. The homeowners are glad their crawlspace is cleaner and plan to waterproof it further when the vapor barrier needs to be replaced, but for now, they are please to know their home is protected against seismic activity. 

This homeowner called us because their old fiberglass insulation was in pieces. They had glanced under their home and found the insulation hanging from the ceiling in strings, and in clumps along the crawlspace floor. They called up John's Waterproofing for some help with this. Our design specialist did a full inspection inside and out of the home and worked with the homeowner on a game plan. They weren't ready for a full encapsulation at this time, but wanted to fix the space up so it would be easier to do an encapsulation when the timing is right. 

To begin, our crew pulled all of the old and damaged fiberglass out of the space, as well as the ripped and torn old vapor barrier. Once the space was ready we installed a perforated pipe in a silt sock drainage system. This will collect the groundwater and naturally grade it to the lowest spot of the home where we installed a SmartSump pump which pushes the collected water safely out and away from the homes foundation. We then laid down a new 6 Mil vaper barrier. This system will be easy to add onto, and will help protect this home from water damage in the mean time. 

We were called to this home because they had a crack in the unfinished basement of their home and though it was only used for storage, they wanted to ensure their belongings stayed dry. Our System Designer went out to help them understand what was going on and educate them on how John's Waterproofing could help. 

To begin, our crew created a trench along the interior perimeter. Here they laid down our award-winning WaterGuard system in a bed of gravel to collect the water and grade it to a newly installed TripleSafe sump system. Since the space had the crack running through it we also installed a 3" perforated pipe under the floor where the crack was, this will ensure water that has found this path is safely diverted to the sump pump. The water is then pushed by the sump system out and away from the home to a LawnScape outlet. To ensure that any water or moisture that should breach the foundation walls wont become an issue over the years, we installed CleanSpace wall panels. The homeowners were very pleased with the result!

Here at John's Waterproofing we always recommend a full perimeter system to solve basement waterproofing issues, but we tailor-make our proposals to fit the needs and desires of our customers and their pocketbooks. The nice thing about WaterGuard basement drainage is that it can be added to in the future if necessary. This customer only wanted a partial system so that's what we designed for them. 

The crew installed a partial system of WaterGuard, our award-winning basement drainage system by first removing about 6" of concrete. They laid the WaterGuard in on top of a footing of gravel, then back-filled it in with more gravel before going over and leveling the floor with concrete. The WaterGuard terminated at a SuperSump Plus that has a battery backup pump and it was all put in a TripleSafe container should the homeowner want to upgrade his system at a later date. BrightWall was then added to the walls where the WaterGuard was installed for a brighter cleaner look. The homeowner chose to invest in a SaniDry XP dehumidifier to keep the air in the basement and home dry and clean.

Homeowners found our booth at a home show and were intrigued with the information regarding encapsulation, especially because several members of the family battled allergies. Upon inspection, there were no signs that the home was suffering water intrusion however, the old vapor barrier was displaced due to other contractors doing work in the crawlspace and the fiberglass insulation was failing and falling from the floor of the home and the space was littered with construction debris left behind by various workers.

Later that month, our installation crew arrived to do the work.  To begin, our crew removed the 6 mil vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation and debris. TerraBlock, a high-density foam product was laid over the dirt floor. This aids in insulating the crawlspace and protecting the new CleanSpace, 20mil, nylon-reinforced barrier that is laid over the TerraBlock, and all seams are sealed. This is also used to isolate each wooden post and is anchored to the foundation walls. Lastly, a SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to ensure this home stayed dry and healthy. With all the vents sealed, Spray Foam insulation was applied to the full wall of the foundation to keep the home insulated. Healthy, dry, filtered air helps the homeowners stay healthy, comfortable, and save on energy bills. The homeowners were ecstatic that their air was clean and fresh! 

This homeowner was ready to remodel their basement for more living space but didn't want to risk water damage after the expense of the remodel and their contractor encouraged them to call John's Waterproofing for advice. A System Designer was sent to the home to offer free advice and a proposal.  He explained to the homeowner that it was not uncommon for a basement to be dry for years and suddenly flood due to torrential rain or new construction in the area or even insects or animals burrowing and creating waterways. He explained how John's Waterproofing could give them a lifetime warranty on the patented  WaterGuard System in that, so long as the pump was operating, the WaterGuard would gather the water and direct it to the pumps.  

The homeowner was sold so an Installation team was scheduled for the job. The crew got to work right away, breaking out 6" of concrete around the perimeter to install the WaterGuard. It was placed on top of the footing in a bed of gravel and inspection ports were strategically placed and terminated at the SuperSump location. Well Ducts were installed at the below-grade windows and a ThermalDry insulation wall system was fastened to walls and both were inserted into the flange at the back of the WaterGuard to insure any wall seepage or window well overflow was directed into the system. Homeowners also invested in a SaniDry XP to keep the air clean and dry.

Now this homeowner could invest in his basement remodel with confidence that it will stay dry and healthy.

Exterior entryways to a basement can be very convenient and nice to have, however, if water can creep into these stairways, it can become an easy access point for water damage to find its water into this space. This home's stairway collected water and allowed it to seep into the basement, causing flooding at the bottom of the stairs as well as inside the basement near the doorway. The homeowners had been using a shop vacuum to handle the water, but they noticed a musty smell was still evident in this area due to the moisture still sitting along the walls. To solve this problem, the homeowners called in John's Waterproofing. 

Our crew came out and began digging a trench. This traced along the interior parameter of the basement. The entryway had a TrenchDrain installed to allow water to fall into the new drainage system. The remaining of this had our WaterGuard system installed. These will work to collect the groundwater and push it towards a newly installed SuperSump pump with an UltraSump pump backup should a power outage occur. The drainage system was then sealed up and smoothed over making the basement dry, healthy, and clean.

This home had high humidity levels in its crawlspace. and a great environment was made for little critters to live in. The old insulation was weakened by the humidity and being torn apart and used by little critters. The home hadn't gotten to a level of infestation but defiantly needed some work to take control over the area. To find a solution, John's Waterproofing was called in. 

Our crew began by removing the old insulation and clearing out the crawlspace. We then installed a SmartDrain to divert groundwater out and away from the home. The space was then covered in TerraBlock crawlspace insulation to help the dirt floor maintain its heat. Each wooden post was then isolated and sealed off from water with our CleanSpace vapor barrier. This 20 Mil thick tear and rip-resistant material encase the floor and seals along each wall. The walls were then covered in Spray Foam and each vent received a new custom cover to keep the unconditioned air out! To finish this off, we installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to control the air to moisture content. 

The homeowner had a vapor barrier installed years ago, and it seemed to get the job done. However, when they inspected their crawlspace, they began to find evidence of a rodent intrusion, and their encapsulation had tears and chewed holes throughout it. The homeowners were not the only ones living in their home. To combat this issue before the situation got worse, John's Waterproofing came out. We removed all of the old vapor barriers, and cleaned up the Crawlspace. We then laid down CleanSpace, a 20 Mil woven vapor barrier with a tear resistant pattern to prevent rodents. The install crew then added in vent screens around the space so that nothing could enter via the Crawlspace vents. The entrance to the Crawlspace was also ill-fitted, and so we added an EverLast Door to the space to make sure it was properly sealed. The home will now be able to remain rodent free, allowing the home above to have healthy air circulation.