Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Jamestown, Ohio

This Jamestown, OH, crawl space was just 2 feet tall with a block foundation and no sump system. The musty odor made it clear that moisture was an issue. To fix it, we encapsulated the area with CleanSpace liner and added SilverGlo insulation for lasting protection. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was also installed, keeping the air dry and healthy year-round. The finished crawl space is brighter, cleaner, and far better equipped to protect the home. Be sure to scroll through the photos to see the full transformation.

Musty Crawl Space in Jamestown, OH

This crawl space was giving the homeowner fits from its mustiness emitting into the rest of the home.

Treated Crawl Space in Jamestown, OH

By wrapping the walls with our SilverGlo insulation panels and wrapping everything else in the crawl space with our CleanSpace vapor barrier, the musty smells went away immediately.

Rim Joist Insulation in Jamestown, OH

We sprayed foam insulation into the rim joists to seal the most vulnerable areas to drafts in the crawl space.

Crawl Space Insulation in Jamestown, OH

The SilverGlo panels along the walls of the space have a high insulation value, and are vapor proof. They are sealed with SilverGlo tape at the seams, and make the need for fiberglass insulation totally redundant.

Crawl Space Dehumidifier in Jamestown, OH

Our SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier runs automatically, and is considered the world's most efficient dehumidification system. It can remove up to 99 pints of water out of the air in a day, but it's highly unlikely that it will ever need to in this space.

Protected Foundation in Jamestown, OH

A big benefit of encapsulating that often goes unnoticed by homeowners is the amount of moisture damage prevented. We have seen many crawl spaces where moisture completely wrecks the wooden framing, duct work, plumbing, etc...