Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Encapsulation of a wet crawl space, in Coteau-du-Lac
On the date of the purchase of the property, Mr. Serge was aware of the unfavorable situation of the crawl space. He had an idea of the water infiltration and intended to fix it as soon as possible. 8 years later, he realizes that a smell of dampness is found throughout the house and affects the quality of his family's life. Mr. Serge recalled seeing our Facebook page which explained that crawl spaces were one of our areas of expertise; so he contacted us quickly.
He was impressed with the way we work and the instructions we provide to our clients and he trusted our expertise and knowledge and was satisfied with the suggested products; CleanSpace encapsulation and SaniDry dehumidifier.
Crawl space in a bad condition
When moisture develops, it paves the way for mold and rot to develop in the insulation or wooden beams in your crawl space. This rot and mold releases mycotoxins that then seep through your floorboards and into your home.
Damaged Sub-floor
Moisture that accumulates consistently can easily seep through the ceiling of the crawl space and cause problems with your sub-flooring. Not only can this begin to warp home’s layer of surface flooring, but sub-flooring is also quite a hassle to repair or replace.
Moisture problems can also cause issues for the foundation level of your home
The wooden beams that hold up your home’s structure can be damaged by consistent exposure to high levels of moisture, condensation, or humidity.
Encapsulated crawl space
Once you encapsulate your crawl space, here is what the space will look like. It will be clean, shiny and usable for storage purposes.
The CleanSpace membrane
The CleanSpace membrane is composed of several layers of plastic with different characteristics in terms of flexibility and resistance to punctures and tears. Made with two layers of polyester yarn reinforcement, the material is extremely durable; it will last as long as the house will and will stay where you install it.
SaniDry dehumidifier installed in this crawl space
The SaniDry dehumidifier and filtration system dry and filter the air in your crawl space, reducing moisture and eliminating mold and musty odors.