Photo Album: Encapsulation of a wet crawl space in Oka, Qc.
This client had floods in his crawl space, which caused a lot of moisture and mold growth. So we sent our specialist to perform a full inspection and recommend the best solution.
First, we recommended that we thoroughly decontaminate the entire crawl space to eliminate mold and fungi. Once completed, our team encapsulated the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier membrane which is a membrane that insulates the house from the earth. Made from a 20-mil thick polyethylene, this rugged product is specifically designed to block water vapor and allows moisture levels to be significantly lowered to reduce and eliminate mold growth, decay wood, and organic materials and the presence of insects.
Finally, we stabilized the foundations with our SmartJacks galvanized steel support beams. These beams support the joists and will be highly resistant to the hostile environment of the crawl space.
Clean and dry crawl space in Oka, QC
Once encapsulated, the crawl space is no longer as wet and can be used for storage.
Crawl space that has been flooded
This crawl space was flooded during spring. There was presence of mold that developed everywhere.
CleanSpace vapor barrier membrane installed in Oka, QC
The CleanSpace membrane is specially designed for crawl spaces: it is thick, sturdy, tear-resistant and contains an antibacterial additive.
External situation of the foundation
Water and moisture damage the foundation and the concrete. Encapsulation allows the crawl space to be protected at all times.
Installation of beams and membrane in Oka, QC
Our team installs SmartJacks support pillars and CleanSpace vapor barrier membrane.
SmartJack Pillars installed in Oka, QC
SmartJacks support pillars are installed in the crawl space to support the joists and stabilize the foundation.
Galvanized steel support pillar Installed in Oka, QC
SmartJacks are made of galvanized steel, which means they will not rot or decompose because they are not made of organic material.