Crawlspace Encapsulation in Senneville, Qc

Challenge

There were water infiltrations from the damp ground, which facilitated the appearance of several mold stains. Our specialist Jennifer took care of the inspection. By descending into the crawl space, she was able to identify excessive moisture, causing an unpleasant odor. Subsequently, she detailed the solution, which involves encapsulating the crawlspace to eliminate harmful moisture and prevent further structural damage that could even affect the foundation of the house.

Solution

The encapsulation of the crawlspace consists of covering the floor with a drainage membrane and a vapor barrier above:

- The drainage membrane features a dimpled surface that helps channel infiltrated water towards the drainage or sump pump.

- The vapor barrier prevents the evaporation of infiltrated water, thus eliminating excessive moisture. It also includes an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold growth.

- To ensure proper thermal insulation of the crawl space walls, we installed SilverGlo wall insulation panels. In addition to resisting thermal conduction, SilverGlo panels have a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into the crawl space for energy savings.

- We have installed our SmartSump sump pump system featuring the powerful Zoeller pump and the WaterWatch alarm, which helps prevent disasters.