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Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Musty Smell in Maple Grove, MN Crawl Space Diminished with Encapsulation

This home in Maple Grove, MN was suffering from a musty smell in the crawl space. The homeowners wanted to get rid of this problem quickly, so they reached out to DBS for help. A DBS Design Specialist visited the home and conducted a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowners. After the careful inspection was conducted, a quote was generated for the homeowners, and Crawl Space Encapsulation was recommended. A DBS Foreman led the installation of this project with help from a crew. Together they installed dimpled drainage matting in the crawl space to help provide a water barrier that would help assist the flow of water without causing puddles. Then they laid panels of TerraBlock™ insulation over the drainage matting to prevent frost build-up. Finally, they finished the encapsulation by installing a layer of CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. Now that the crawl space has been properly encapsulated, the homeowner will notice that their floors are much warmer and the musty smell has faded.

Bad Smell Discovered in Maple Grove, MN Crawl Space

This homeowner in Maple Grove, MN discovered a musty smell in their home's crawl space. Needing a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS for a solution.

Full Encapsulation of Crawl Space Suggested for Maple Grove, MN Home

A DBS Design Specialist visited the property to conduct a free, no-obligation estimate for the homeowner. After a careful inspection, the Design Specialist provided a quote and recommended a full encapsulation of the crawl space.

DBS Solutions Offered for Maple Grove, MN Crawl Space

It was decided that dimple drainage matting, TerraBlock™ insulation, and CleanSpace® would all be installed to fully encapsulate the space. This encapsulation will minimize the musty smell and keep the space dry and insulated.

Drainage Matting Used in Maple Grove, MN Crawl Space to Assist with Water Issue

The installation of this project started with drainage matting. This helps provide a water barrier that will assist with water flow to avoid flooding, puddles, and moisture.

TerraBlock™ Insulation Used in Maple Grove, MN Home to Prevent Cold Air Intrusion

TerraBlock™ insulation was placed over the drainage matting to prevent any frost from building up. This also stops any cold air from rising from the soil into the home.

CleanSpace® Installed To Create Storage Space in Maple Grove, MN Home

The final step of the encapsulation was the CleanSpace® water vapor barrier. This provides final protection to moisture to keep the space clean and dry. As well as, allows the space to be used as a storage area.