Before & After Photos

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. 

When our Design Specialist first entered this crawl space, it was very dirty and had evidence of water intrusion. Additionally, 2 areas of the foundation wall inside of the space had started to crack. The cracks in the foundation walls had been caused by many years of soil compression and expansion from water intrusion. In order to prevent further water damage, and therefore protect the structural integrity of this home, our crew needed to reinforce the foundation walls, and encapsulate the crawl space. To reinforce the cracked foundation walls, we installed several feet of Carbon Fiber Stitching across the cracks, holding them in place, and preventing them from growing. Carbon Fiber Stitching is 10 times stronger than steel, and will permanently hold the cracks in place - preventing future structural collapse. After the structural reinforcement was complete, our crew encapsulated the crawl space. This meant installing Perforated Piping around the entire interior perimeter to catch groundwater, and routing it to an UltraSump Pump, expelling it safely away from the home via an underground discharge line. Directly on top of the Piping, we laid down TerraBlock ground insulation, followed by our 20 Mil CleanSpace vapor barrier - transforming this formerly dirty, wet crawl space into a durable, bright and dry area that can be walked on and used as storage. To maintain the relative humidity within the space, we also installed a SaniDry Dehumidifier to clean, filter, and remove moisture from the air - creating a safe air environment both underneath, and inside of the home. To insulate the foundation walls, we installed SilverGlo Insulation, to reflect heat back into the home, and to prevent moisture from entering in through the walls. To seal all gaps, we applied Spray Foam along the edges of the SilverGlo - achieving a complete seal around the walls. Lastly, we installed an EverLast Access Door, which is made of rigid plastic that will never rot or discolor. This door closes tightly, leaving no gaps along the edges, making it impossible for rodents to enter the space. These homeowners can rest assured that the long term investment of their home is now protected by structural reinforcement and an encapsulation installed by the experts here at John's! It is also a great relief that their loved ones are now breathing clean, healthy air everyday inside of their family home. 

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. 

Water kept entering this home's crawl space even after these homeowners had tried to fix the problem themselves and even hired other companies. They realized that all of their solutions were only temporary, so they finally decided it was time to find a permanent solution. They called us up and scheduled their free visit. We went out and performed a thorough inspection, then met with the homeowners to discuss the findings and go over the best options to create a dry, healthy and stable crawl space. After answering some more questions, the homeowners signed the estimate and we started the project. First, we remove all of the debris, old vapor barrier and fiberglass insulation. Next, we dug a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space and in it we install a 3 inch perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will secure a safe passage for water to drain to the lowest point. Then, at this low point we install our SuperSump Plus system that will collect all of the water that enters and pump it outside of the home, away from the foundation through a discharge line. We make sure all of the vents get covered and sealed to prevent outside air from entering. We install TerraBlock onto the dirt floor of the crawl space which separates the home from the earth with an insulated barrier. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system, and it is also anchored into the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. This is our 20 mil-thick liner that will not only protect the crawl space but will also brighten up the space with its clean, bright white finish. Lastly to finish up this project, we install our foam insulation directly onto the foundation walls, up to the rim joists. This is sprayed and expands, filling every crack and void to ensure a complete airtight seal. Now that the crawl space is fully encapsulated, the risk of water damage has been effectively eliminated.