Before & After Photos

Fiberglass insulation was not manufactured to be open to the elements. Because of this, it doesn't uphold in a crawl space. The material will absorb moisture out of the air and this causes it to droop away from the subfloor, negating its insulation value. As water rests in it, this leads to mold and mildew which is held up against the underside of the home and it is an appealing material for rodents to use for bedding. This homeowner had gotten tired of having to replace the fiberglass and they wanted a solution that would actually last for them. This is how they ended up online learning about encapsulation. This system uses insulation which is made to last in the crawl space. Along the floor we install our TerraBlock insulation and along the foundation walls we apply spray foam insulation. These two types of insulation will not rot or mildew, but will actually help to keep your home dry and healthy, while lowering the homes heating and cooling costs. 

This home had fiberglass installed in the crawl space. Knowing that is was meant to be sealed in, the installers had attached a material to help hold it in place. However, moisture was still getting in. And critters got in, pulling out batches of the fiberglass and making a general mess in this space. To get the crawl space properly insulated, we put in a full encapsulation. 

This homeowner was about to put this home on the market but found multiple problems in the crawl space. Knowing that this was a big issue that would pause the sale of the home, they decided to give Johns a call to set up their free estimate and inspection to find them a permanent solution and make this home safe and stable for the next owners. Once our real estate response team was through with a thorough inspection, he met with the homeowners and the real estate agent and came up with a game plan. Once the homeowner and agent talked it over, they moved forward with the estimate and we begin the project. We start by removing all of the debris, such as old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space in which we install a three inch perforated pipe into a silt sock, which will secure a safe passage for water to drain to the low point. Since there was a lot of standing water in this crawlspace our team found some old spots which we took care of with our Mold X2 cleaner that removes mold stains in 20 seconds. After, we install our TripleSafe sump pump at the lowest point so the water can be collected and pumped outside and away from the homes foundation via a discharge line. This discharge line is then connected to our LawnScape outlet which is a grated drain that allows water to pass through but keeps the debris out of the discharge line. We then installed our TerraBlock system which goes directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space creating an insulated barrier. On top of the TerraBlock we installed our CleanSpace system that is anchored to the foundation walls, up to the rim joists and sealed with our waterproof tape at the footing of the wooden posts. We also make sure to cover all of the vents to ensure no outside air enters. Lastly we install our foam insulation. This is sprayed along the foundation walls up to the rim joists and with its expanding form, ensuring a complete airtight seal. Now that this crawl space is dry, stable and healthy they can confidently put the home on the market knowing it's safe for the next family. 

This homes crawl space had been stripped bare. No vapor barrier and now insulation. But the humidity levels were causing some issues, and the owners contacted John's Waterproofing about solutions. We sent out a design specialist who did a full crawl under the home and than began discussing options. After going over the differences between the standard fiberglass insulation and our encapsulation, which uses insulation made for the crawl space, the owners were eager to do the long term solution and have their space encapsulated. We installed a full interior drain system with a sump pump. We than laid down DrainMatt, TerraBlock insulation, and CleanSpace. The Walls were insulated and air sealed with spray foam, and we completed the job by installing a SaniDry dehumidifier. Now the space is set up to be properly insulated and remain dry and healthy. 

Moisture can cause a lot of damage to the home, especially if left unattended for years, This home would need to be treated for mold, and than we were able to come in to waterproof so we could keep the space dry and healthy. To care for the home, we installed a full encapsulation. This system involves a full interior perimeter drain system, with a TripleSafe sump pump. We also insulate the space using methods that are made to last and fit into the crawl space. This involves TerraBlock along the dirt floor, paired with Spray Foam insulation along the foundation walls and into the rim joists. We also seal the vents shut so we can control the space. CleanSpace is wrapped throughout the crawl space, allowing us to than control the environment under the home with a SaniDry dehumidifier. With control over the moisture content, we can make it so mold and mildew will not find a way back under the home, and it can truly remain dry and healthy over the years.