Photo Album: Encapsulation of a crawl space in Chelsea, Qc
Mrs. Cuff wanted to use her crawl space as storage space, but there was a problem to be solved first: humidity.
And for that, she contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec for a permanent and reliable solution.
The solution:
Encapsulate the crawl space with the addition of a sump pump system.
First, our experts dug in order to install the SmartSump sump pump system. It is connected with a discharge line which will expel the water away from the foundation of the house.
For encapsulation, they laid the drainage mat on the ground so that the water that ends up on the surface goes directly to the SmartSump. Finally, our CleanSpace coating is installed over the drainage mat. Material with a thickness of 20 mm composed of polyethylene and antimicrobial, it blocks moisture from the soil and prevents the proliferation of mold. It also gives a clear and bright appearance to the crawl space.
With this solution, Mrs. Cuff will be able to use her crawl space as storage space and above all have a dry crawl space!
Preview of the crawl space before work started
Here is an overview of the crawl space before the work.
The client's pump system
His pump system was unreliable and inefficient. In addition, no protective cover covered the basin. Could it be that for odors and radon, it is important to cover the basin tightly.
Installation of the drainage mat
Our experts covered the ground with our polyethylene drainage mat to direct surface water to the sump pump system.
Our CleanSpace coating has been installed
The CleanSpace is installed on top of the drainage mat to block moisture from the soil. It thus insulates the floor of the house. It also gives a clear and bright appearance to the crawl space.
Our SmartSump sump pump system
Our SmartSump sump pump system consists of a 1/3 HP cast iron Zoeller pump capable of pumping 9,465 liters of water per hour to a height of 5 feet.
