Before & After Photos

We work in basements and crawlspaces in different states of disarray. Some areas we work in are completely flooded with water, while other times homeowners may just like the way that the CleanSpace looks. The great thing about our systems is that they can usually be installed no matter how good (or bad) of condition that the area may be in. However, you shouldn't judge an area just on looks, because sometimes an area may be worse off than it looks.

This particular crawlspace doesn't seem all that bad, but the moisture level was quite high. Fortunately, the owners caught the issue before any serious damage was done to their crawlspace. However, the homeowner did try and to mitigate the moisture problem before with an interior liner. Since this liner was much thinner and wasn't sealed correctly to the crawlspace wall. 

The solution to the high moisture level in the crawlspace of this home was to install our CleanSpace liner along the floor and walls. The way that the crew installs the CleanSpace ensures that the entire area is sealed off. There are several different ways that the CleanSpace is sealed up, including caulk, special fasteners into the wall, and the most used is tape. The tape is used to seal the top of the liner to the wall, but its main use is to seal the sheets of CleanSpace together on the floor of the crawlspace. 

The worst thing about a crawlspace is that it isn’t livable and so it normally doesn’t get much attention. This translate to a crawlspace looking much like the one in the “before” photo. Now, this Greer, South Carolina crawlspace in particular has had moisture issues for a long time thanks to this unintentional neglect. The issues were steadily building and attempting to fall into the other rooms before we were contacted.

When we finally came out, we were able to offer the solution you see in the “after” photo. The crawlspace actually looks transformed. Along the dirt floor and around the support piers, we’ve installed CleanSpace. This material is our patented liner used as a vapor barrier to protect against invading moisture.

It truly makes a difference  even in the worst of crawlspaces.

So many homeowners have to deal with the unfortunate, but common moisture and mold problems that come with crawlspaces. This homeowner was not exempt from this harsh reality. Upon initial inspection, our Service Design Specialist saw a lot of moisture built up under the home. This resulted in a humidity level that was definitely higher than it should have been. To help this homeowner out, our Specialist recommended our CleanSpace vapor barrier, as well as a dehumidifier to control the humidity level.

The "before" photo shows the crawlspace in the condition it was in when we first visited this home. While it is in better shape than a lot of crawl spaces, it still shows signs of moisture problems. The most noticeable thing in this photo is the condensation under the old liner that was installed in the crawlspace. Most of the "white" or lighter spots on the liner are areas where condensation has accumulated.

The "after" photo shows the same area as before, but a little zoomed in. The difference is huge. First off, the two liners look much different. The CleanSpace is much thicker and cannot be seen through. The CleanSpace Liner is white and reflects light much better. While this is more of an "after-effect", it is still a nice benefit to installing the CleanSpace. However, the biggest difference that it makes is what cannot be seen. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier, which means that the water vapor coming up from the ground is blocked and rather than getting into the crawlspace, it's trapped and drained off. We also installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier, to help keep the humidity at a low enough level to keep mold from forming.

One of the most obvious signs of water intrusion or moisture problems in a crawlspace (besides standing water) is when the insulation under the home is falling down. This was the case for this homeowner. The first photo shows just how much insulation was falling and what had already fallen. The reason that this happens is that insulation easily soaks up water and becomes heavy, pulling the insulation down. 

When our Systems Design Specialist went to this home, he knew right away that this homeowner was going to need a CleanSpace Encapsulation. This is the most effective and efficient way to keep water and moisture out of a crawlspace. The homeowner did his own research, and read through some of our informational material, and ended up agreeing with our Specialist, agreeing to get the work done.

The final product was a very clear improvement on the "old crawlspace". The crawlspace with the CleanSpace is much brighter, cleaner, and keeps a lot more moisture out than the crawlspace liner they had covering the ground before! As you can see, the CleanSpace goes almost all of the way up the wall. This is to catch as much moisture as possible, we only leave a small gap at the top so that other contractors who may need to access these areas have the access needed.

Our All-Dry crew was able to install a series of our waterproofing technology that would take care of the water issue in the crawlspace. Our crew installed a CleanSpace liner, sump pump, and dehumidifier. When encapsulating the crawlspace with CleanSpace, it seals the area to keep moisture from creeping up from the ground and causing damage to your foundation.   A dehumidifier was placed in the crawlspace as a solution to the humidity that is produced from the pipes under your house. A SumpPump is to flush out entering water and excess water from the dehumidifier from the crawlspace. Together with all these tools, the crawlspace is completely protected from moisture.