Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Vapor Barrier Installation in Cincinnati, OH

This crawl space encapsulation project took place at a home in Cincinnati, OH, which had two separate crawl spaces with gravel floors and old vapor barriers already in place. The homeowner felt their existing setup wasn't doing enough to keep moisture at bay or protect their foundation from long-term damage. Our team removed the failing materials and installed a CleanSpace vapor barrier system across both crawl spaces, complete with drainage matting underneath for added durability and water flow management. We also installed a SmartSump system with an UltraSump battery backup to ensure any collected groundwater gets pumped out—even during a power outage. Be sure to scroll through the photos to see the full transformation and how a proper encapsulation can turn damp, vulnerable crawl spaces into clean, dry, and protected environments.

Gravel Floored Crawl Space in Cincinnati, OH

While gravel floored crawl spaces are cleaner than dirt floored crawl spaces, they can still emit moisture and musty smells. We installed our dimpled drainage matting over the floor, and then our CleanSpace vapor barrier over the top of the drainage matting to make the vapor barrier comfier to crawl on. Our Inspector took this upon initial inspection.

Ineffective Moisture Barrier in Cincinnati, OH

Our Inspector also snapped this photo upon the initial inspection. This vapor barrier is an inferior product to our CleanSpace, and wasn't up to the homeowners standards.

CleanSpace Vapor Barrier in Cincinnati, OH

You can see and feel the difference between our vapor barrier compared to alternatives. Our CleanSpace is patented for its unique design.

CleanSpace Material in Cincinnati, OH

CleanSpace is not just a plastic sheet-it's a 7-layer polyethylene and polyester-cord reinforced material, designed for durability, flexibility, and puncture resistance. That makes it tougher and longer-lasting than traditional liners or moisture barriers.

Crawl Space Sump Pump in Cincinnati, OH

This SmartSump was equipped with an UltraSump battery backup system. The drainage matting floor underneath the vapor barrier will channel all the groundwater to the sump basin.

Moisture Barrier in Cincinnati, OH

The system includes special sealing methods (like proprietary tapes, anchors, and sealed edges) that create a continuous vapor barrier over walls and floors. This isn't just tacked-up plastic-it's engineered to stay in place and perform in tough crawl space and basement conditions.

Dry Foundation in Cincinnati, OH

The material is engineered to resist UV degradation and often includes a mold-inhibiting additive, which helps prevent mildew or bacterial growth on the liner surface-something not found in standard vapor barriers.