Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Gatineau,QC

Mrs. Monique B. from Gatineau called us to tell us about problems related to mold and moisture in her crawl space. Although she did not know much about crawl spaces, Mrs. Monique went to Systèmes Sous-sol Québec’s website to learn more about the solutions available to her. Following her call, we sent her our specialist Jorge Zatarain to inspect the crawl space. Monique's crawl space had traces of moisture which had affected the joists, not to mention the presence of mold and water infiltration. Our technicians led by foreman Eugene Alexeenco then proceeded to install a CleanSpace membrane, a SmartSump pump system and two SmartJack support pillars. They also applied the Mold-X Neutralizer to areas affected by mold. Mrs. Monique B. is now reassured that the humidity which caused issues in her crawl space is a thing of the past!

Humid crawlspaces

As you can see in this picture, the crawl space seems to be in a very poor condition, extremely dirty and full of mold.

Cleaning the Crawl Space before the Encapsulation

It is recommended to clean the crawl space before installing the CleanSpace membrane, since mold might grow behind the membrane as it feeds on organic material, leaving a homeowner with even more problems.

Installing a CleanSpace Vapour Membrane

You can see how our team installed a CleanSpace membrane in this crawl space. The mentioned CleanSpace membrane comes with a 25-year warranty and transforms the nasty crawl into a clean, dry and attractive space.

SmartSump pump installation in a crawl space in Quebec

In order to keep the crawl space dry, we installed the SmartSump pump system . The SmartSump pump has a high quality Zoeller 1/3 hp cast iron pump, which outperforms other pumps in all important categories such as pumping volume, build quality, durability, clog resistance, quiet operation and float valve reliability.

Discharge line installation for the SmartSump

In order to discharge the water from the Smartsump installed in our client's crawlspace, we dug an outside trench about a foot deep to run a discharge line.

Installation of Crawl Space Supports in Gatineau, QC

Our team has installed SmartJack columns in order to solve sagging and bouncy floor problems in the upper floor, which obviously originated in the crawl space.

Applying the Mold-X Neutralizer in a Crawl Space in Gatineau

This crawl space was suffering from mold growth, and in order to neutralize this mold and prevent it from growing again, our team has applied the Mold-X Neutralizer which is a very effective treatment against mold.

Vapour Barrier Installation in Gatineau, QC

Now that the work has been done by our team, you can see how the crawl space has been fixed properly thus preventing any humidity-related problems in the future.