Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Mount Juliet, TN

Jeannie in Mount Juliet, TN, contacted Frontier because she was concerned that mold in her crawl space was affecting her health. She had been dealing with constant sneezing, headaches, and a lingering cough. When a Frontier Design Specialist inspected the home, he found a water-soaked crawl space. The homeowner had tried grading soil away from the crawl space, but because the home was underpinned without a true foundation wall, water intrusion was still an issue. To create a better barrier against outside moisture, the Frontier crew installed SilverGlo panels against the underpinning to form a crawl space wall. A drainage system with a TripleSafe sump pump was added to manage water intrusion. Then the space was encapsulated with drainage matting and CleanSpace liner to help seal out ground moisture. A SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was also installed to remove moisture from the air and create a healthier environment beneath the home. Now, Jeannie can breathe easier knowing her crawl space is clean, dry, and better protected.

Crawl Space Entrance

The crawl space entrance was covered by a loose plank of wood, allowing rainwater to flow directly into the crawl space.

Standing Water

The free flow of water in the crawl space was creating pools of standing water. Over time, this can soften the soil beneath the piers, causing them to sink and the floors above to become unlevel.

SilverGlo Panels

SilverGlo panels were installed to create a crawl space wall beneath the home. This provides a surface for the CleanSpace liner to attach to, helping seal the space so outside air cannot enter.

Drainage System

To manage water intrusion, a drainage system was installed around the perimeter of the crawl space.

Drainage Matting

Drainage Matting is installed beneath the CleanSpace liner to allow lateral movement of groundwater.

TripleSafe Sump Pump

The drainage system flows into the TripleSafe sump pump, efficiently removing water from the crawl space.

SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier

Once the water intrusion was addressed, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to control humidity in the crawl space air.

IceGuard and LawnScape Outlet

The sump pump ejects water through an IceGuard and LawnScape outlet. The discharge line releases water at least eight feet away from the home to prevent it from flowing back toward the crawl space.

Creating a Door Frame

The Frontier crew installed SilverGlo panels to seal the crawl space and built a door frame between the panels. This will allow the crawl space door to create a proper seal once it is installed.