Crawl Space Encapsulation in Stokesdale, NC

Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 by Paiden Hutchens

Challenge

The homeowner of this crawl space was dealing with inconsistent temperatures inside the home and was at risk of developing mold along the floor joists. The insulation that was previously installed was not a permanent or efficient solution to the temperature problem. The exposed ground and venting exacerbated this problem by cooling and heating the crawl space air based on the temperature outside. It also allowed the air inside the crawl space to hold moisture that could mold and rot the floor from beneath it.

The homeowner was in the process of selling his home and was looking for a solution to the potential property damage, temperature inconsistencies, and an increase in property value.

Solution

There are many long-term solutions for these problems. Full encapsulation in CleanSpace and SilverGlo protected the crawl space from moisture coming from the ground and walls. It isolated the house from the ground and will trap the water underneath the wrapping. Since this house had a block wall and dirt floor crawl space there was very little protection against water seeping into the area. Encapsulating it with CleanSpace and SilverGlo created a vapor barrier that was needed to protect the area properly. Of course, the water doesn’t just disappear, so we installed a sump pump. This will pump out all the water trapped beneath the CleanSpace that comes from the ground and outside of the walls. To really ensure the crawl space was protected moving forward we also installed a SaniDry dehumidifier that keeps the air in the crawl space dry. Lastly, we sealed the crawl space shut. Covering the venting and doorway is important to control air quality and temperature inside the crawlspace.