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Problem: Many homeowners believe that putting a layer of gravel in their crawl space will solve the water and moisture problems. This isn’t true and doesn’t work.
Gravel is porous and it does not stop water from moving or collecting.
Fixing a crawl space with a gravel floor presents two challenges:
It is difficult to dig trenches and create drains to properly direct the water out of the crawl space compared to dirt.
To further keep the humidity level acceptable and encapsulate the space, a very heavy duty liner is required, as the liner will be more prone to rips and tears with the rough gravel below it.
Solution:
Our experienced team members were able to create trenches and drains to effectively move the water into the crawl space sump pump.
Our CleanSpace®️ Liner is super heavy duty and durable enough to withstand the rocky floor encapsulated below.
If you have a challenging crawl space, please reach out to us for a permanent solution: 1-844-249-7802
This unsealed crawl space had very high humidity which was causing problems in this Dover Centre home. The issues in the crawl space were manifesting throughout the home: musty smells and drafty, cold floors in the winter.
Our team completely sealed the crawl space; now it’s healthy, clean, dry and efficient.
If you would like a clean, dry and efficient crawl space, please call us for your free inspection and estimate, or submit your information online. 1-844-249-7802
Problem: Cottage had a wet, musty dirt crawl space.
Solution: We encapsulated it with the Clean Space liner and installed perimeter drainage with a SmartSump.
Inspector: Belal
Foreman: Shawn
Problem: This crawl space was damp – even wet in areas – and required improved drainage for a healthy, dry environment.
Solution: Our Advanced Basement crawl space specialist installed a sump pump specifically designed for the unique needs of a crawl space. Then our team encapsulated the entire crawl space with a CleanSpace liner which stops water vapour and humidity from entering the area, and keeps moisture levels acceptable and the crawl space nice and dry.
Inspector: Cory
Foreman: Paul
Challenge: When it comes to repairing crawl spaces, people usually reach out to us for one or a combination of the following reasons:
Musty, funky smells
Excessive dampness or humidity in the home
High heating and cooling costs
Structural problems (such as sloping floors)
Cold floors
These homeowners in Port Lambton did not want to face another winter walking on icy cold floors in their home. The previous owners attempted to create a more efficient and comfortable home by installing rigid wall insulation to the exterior foundation walls and stuffing fibreglass insulation into the floor joists above… but these efforts are completely ineffective in an unsealed crawl space.
Solution: Our team encapsulated the crawl space, completely sealing it off from the outside environment. We then applied spray foam insulation to the exterior walls. The Canadian product we use is Polarfoam7300, it seals air leaks, preventing intrusion and providing insulation. It adheres permanently to all materials, is waterproof and won’t degrade, compress, or lose its R-value as other insulation types can.