Historic Church Building in Duluth, MN
The crawl space of this church building in Duluth, MN was collecting water and in turn, affecting the temperature and humidity in the rest of the space.
Crawl Space Encapsulation for Historic Building in Duluth, MN
No, this photo isn't from a church in Europe - this gorgeous building is located in the hometown of our main office - Duluth, MN.
Plastic in Dirt Crawl Space
There was some attempt at preventing water from pooling in this crawl space beneath the church. Although, as you can see, the vapor barrier has shifted, leaving much dirt exposed.
Gaps in Foundation Wall
Gaps in supports and foundation walls allow for the free flow of water, cold air, and pests.
Close-up of Crawl Space Support
Our Design Specialist determined that the crawl space was sufficiently supported. This photo shows vertical brick braces, as well as horizontal wooden support beams.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Protects Againsts Moisture and Cold Air
CleanSpace® is an ultra-durable, yet flexible poly layer that is design to direct any moisture build-up from the dirt floor into the crawl space's SmartSump™ Drainage System.
Waterproof CleanSpace® Layer Protects Against Moisture
The water vapor that was evaporating into the rest of the church is no longer an issue with our CleanSpace® vapor barrier.
SmartSump™ Drainage System Installed
The SmartSump™ crawl space drainage system is specially designed for crawl spaces. It has a lower profile than other pump packages, making installation in tight quarters easier.
CleanSpace® and Spray Foam
Our team often applies spray foam to fill gaps and cracks around pipes, rim joists, and points where our CleanSpace® layer meets building materials.