Before & After Photos

The owners of this damp, dank crawl space in Macomb had enough with the overall condition of their crawl space. The owners reached out to the professionals at MidAmerica Basement Systems and the team encapsulated the crawl space with the very strong and durable CleanSpace liner, sealing the space form the exposed earth. The home owners are thrilled to have a dryer, healthier and cleaner crawl space. 

Open dirt floors crawlspaces can lead to a handful of problems: moisture in the home, mold growth, and energy deficiency to name a few. Encapsulated these crawlspaces can help prevent future home issues with the use of CleanSpace. CleanSpace is a thick liner that seals the ground from the home, providing a moisture barrier. If moisture cannot enter, mold has no “food” to grow. Another issue that comes about is heat loss. During the winter months, heating your home can become costly due to heat seeping out of the open crawlspace. Installing SilverGlo and a CleanSpace Liner help reflect heat and seal off the outside cold, helping reduce heading costs.

The previous homeowner tried to keep water out of their crawl space by making a homemade sump pump which left the new homeowner with a damp, dirty and smelly crawl space. The team at MidAmerica Basement Systems made the crawl space dryer, cleaner and healthier by installing CleanSpace liner and a SmartSump pump system. The new homeowner is very relieved for their new and improved crawl space!

A dirt crawlspace can cause problems for homeowners, like drafts and moisture. This was the case for a homeowner in Cameron, Illinois. They knew they needed to make a change to improve their crawlspace.

We were able to help by encapsulating the crawlspace using CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, SmartDrain, and vent covers. This will not only fix the existing problems, but also provide benefits like lower energy bills and improved air quality.

Here's a breakdown of the changes made:

• CleanSpace: This is a durable vapor barrier that lines the walls and floor of the crawlspace, preventing moisture from entering.
• Drainage Matting: This is placed on the floor of the crawlspace to collect any water that enters and channel it to the drain.
• SmartDrain: This is a drainage system that collects and removes water from the crawlspace, preventing mold and mildew growth.
• Vent covers: These are installed on the vents in the crawlspace to prevent outside air from entering and contributing to moisture problems.

By making these improvements, the homeowner can expect a more comfortable and healthy living environment, as well as potentially lower energy costs.

Mary of Milan called MidAmerica Basement Systems because the floors above her crawlspace were starting to sink and and sag, and her crawlspace was damp. She met with design specialist Mike Banks who talked to her about stabilizing the crawlspace with Smart Jacks and encapsulating the space with CleanSpace. Now the crawlspace is dry and stable. The images show CleanSpace encapsulation.