Photo Album: Encapsualated crawl space in Montreal-Ouest, Qc
The white powder on the walls is called 'Effloresence'
Efflorescence is a sign that there is water infiltration in the area.
Moisture in a crawl space affects the wooden beams
It will actually decompose and deteriorate the organic materials.
Having a wet crawl space is bad for your health, so you need to encapsulate it
The air is always filled with bacteria, and it will spread into the entire house.
SilverGlo insulation panels on the walls.
These panels are covered by a radiant barrier that reflects the heat into the crawl space in order to preserve and optimize the energy consumption of your home.
Crawl Space drainage matting installed
This matting has built in dimples that align both vertically and horizontally to rapidly channel water from grade to footer drainage system.
Drainage matting usage
CleanSpace Drainage Matting is appropriate to use on crawl space floors of all types, including concrete and dirt surfaces.
CleanSpace installed in a crawl space in Montreal-Ouest
This Plastic membrane blocks the growth of mold and fungi on the coating and will also protect the area from water vapor coming from the ground.
