Grand Rapids, MN Crawl Space
This partially encapsulated space was not keeping water from seeping out of the ground.
Standard Plastic is Insufficient
Plastic material does not equal "vapor barrier." Lower quality plastic is easily damaged, and does not properly direct moisture out of the crawl space like our CleanSpace® system.
Pests in Crawl Space
Critters like spiders and rodents love crawl spaces but can be destructive over time. Access to the dirt below and the fiberglass insulation encourage these unwanted house guests.
Water Seeping In
Gaps in the foundation and supports in the crawl space have gaps that allow water and cold air to enter.
Damaged Dirt Crawl Space in Grand Rapids, MN
Exposed dirt releases air with humidity levels at 70% or higher. This air is then absorbed by your crawl space, traveling upwards through the rest of your home.
Ineffective Crawl Space Insulation in Grand Rapids, MN
Fiberglass batting was applied to fill gaps between the foundation walls and rim joists. Unfortunately, this material and water don't mix well, rendering the insulated ineffective rather quickly upon water exposure.
Dirt Crawl Spaces Affect Foundation Health
Prolonged exposure to water can impact the wood used in your home's foundation, cause shifting and settling of your home.
CleanSpace® Stops Air Flow and Water Leaking
Our super durable CleanSpace® materials is long-lasting vapor barrier that helps moisture build-up travel to a proper drainage source.
Vapor Barrier for Tight Spaces
Our production team was able to encapsulate this space, even with impediments like horizontal support beams.
SmartDrain®
This product is designed specifically for tight crawl spaces. It absorbs water into its cup and ball basin, and re-directs it properly so that the soil below can properly absorb it.
Spray Foam to Seal Rim Joist
Rim joist are a common spot for air leakage to occur, and must be sealed in order to completely encapsulate a crawl space.
Support Posts Sealed
Our team even wraps the base of support posts in a crawl to ensure that no water is able to seep up above our vapor layer.
CleanSpace® and Spray Foam
These two products make a great team, keeping water and cold air at bay.
A Healthy Crawl Space is a Healthy Home
Sealing your crawl space from cold air, water, and pest dramatically improves your home's overall health, and will assist in lower energy bills.