Photo Album: Cold walls and wet crawl space in Hemmingford, Qc
Encapsulating your crawl space is a clever choice for the whole house.
When the walls are cold, the air is humid and you see water seepage, our waterproofing specialists can help you solve these problems.
In this crawl space in Hemmingford, our team has installed the following products and eliminated moisture and wetness in the place:
A CleanSpace Liner to block water vapor, a SmartDrain to collect water seepage, and a Sanidry Cx to keep the air dry.
Crawl space in a bad condition
Exisiting moisture will cause rot, mold, energy loss, and attracts pests.
Problems coming from the crawl space
What’s worse is mold releases airborne spores that eventually make their way upstairs. Mold in your crawl space isn’t good for your health or your property value.
Dust Mites & Pests
Dust mites thrive in humid environments, so they love homes with a dirt crawl space underneath. Dust mite droppings float in the air and can trigger allergies and asthma.
Keeping the crawl space dry
Adding a sump pump is the first line of defense in keeping water out of the crawl space.
5- It is necessary to install a sump system with a sturdy sump liner, and a reliable pump
The SmartSump System offers all of these features and it’s designed specifically for crawl spaces. A high-quality sump pump system with a battery backup pump is the best way to avoid common sump pump problems.
A vapor barrier prevents the evaporation of ground moisture into the crawl space air
The cleanSpace liner significantly outperforms thin and easy-to-tear 6-mil liners that are commonly used as vapor barriers.
Installing The SaniDry™ CX Dehumidifier
This dehumidifier is a powerful system that is appropriate for basement and crawl space environment alike.
Advantages of the Cx Dehumidifer
It removes up to 109 Pints of water daily, is an energy efficient system and its power is of 300CFM blowing motor.