Before & After Photos

This Eastport, ME, homeowner was worried that their damp and musty crawl space would eventually lead to health issues if the problem wasn’t solved. With no plan of moving or selling the home, the homeowner also wanted to address the problem of the floors above the crawl space being cold in the winter months. The homeowner called TC Hafford Basement Systems for help, and System Design Specialist Craig Ziegenbein met with the homeowner for a free estimate.

Craig worked with the homeowner to design a crawl space encapsulation system that would surpass the expectations of the homeowner and protect the health of the home and their family. CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was laid down and attached to the walls to encapsulate the space, creating an inorganic barrier to protect from moisture and outside elements. A SmartSump was installed to pump groundwater out of the space and through an Exterior Buried Discharge Line. A SmartJack was installed to provide additional support to the floor above, and to finish the system, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed to keep humidity at a safe level. Having to regularly empty out a dehumidifier bucket can be annoying, so to prevent the homeowner from having to check often, the SaniDry Sedona is connected to the SmartSump, ensuring all water is pumped out of the crawl space and no bucket ever has to be emptied.

The crawl space is now fully encapsulated, and the homeowner can live and enjoy their home without the concern of a damp and musty crawl space affecting the health of their family and home.

Homeowners in Lebanon, Maine had a seasonal property that they were converting to a year round residence. The open crawl space under the home kept the home chilly and drafty. We installed Spray Foam insulation underneath the floor joists, providing immediate energy improvements for the home. The owners were so happy with how much it added warmth to the home, they had us back a second time to give an estimate on attic insulation.

A Rye, NH crawl space had old fiberglass insulation that was damp and falling down. We installed Spray Foam insulation on the rim joists, which gives an air tight seal, stops water from coming in, and is also mold resistant. It can better fill all the gaps and nooks and crannies than fiberglass, and will not sag away over time. 

Heating a home during the winter can be expensive, and if you have an open crawl space, you're virtually burning money. A crawl space without insulation leads to cold air coming in through your foundation during the winter and hot air warming your home during the summer. Looking to save money on their energy bill and protect the health of their home year-round, this York, ME, homeowner called Dr. Energy Saver by TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate.

System Design Specialist Nima Farshid worked with the homeowner to test how energy-efficient their home is with a Blower Door Test. A Blower Door Test measures how much air leaks in or out of a building, helping the homeowner and Nima have a better understanding of what needs to be done to the home. Encapsulating the crawl space was the first step in the plan, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was laid down, creating an inorganic seal between the crawl space and the earth. Vent Covers were installed to close off vents that would otherwise let outside air flow right into the crawl space. SprayFoam was installed on the walls and rim joists to insulate the crawl space. SprayFoam is a closed-cell foam that is not only a thermal barrier but also a powerful moisture barrier since it does not absorb water.

With the crawl space encapsulated with CleanSpace and sealed with SprayFoam, the homeowner now owns a more energy-efficient home that is healthier, and they no longer have to deal with cold floors in the winter and a humid crawl space during the summer.

Homeowners wanted to learn about options for insulating their crawl space in York, Maine. We installed Spray Foam insulation on the crawl space walls and rim joists of the home. Spray Foam expands as it is applied, so it is excellent at filling cracks and gaps to create an air tight seal. Oftentimes traditional fiberglass insulation gets damp and then turns moldy, or falls away from the home, causing it to be ineffective. Spray Foam insulation is water and mold resistant, making it the perfect choice for crawl spaces!