Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair in Meridianville, AL

This customer in Meridianville, AL, called Frontier due to a sagging crawl space floor caused by moisture issues. We decided on a crawl space encapsulation to address the moisture and SmartJacks to stabilize the unlevel floors. Once the structure was stabilized with our SmartJack system, we started the encapsulation process. This included installing SilverGlo panels to seal the vents, Drainage matting, CleanSpace liner, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier.

Crawl Space During Inspection

Moisture, mold and falling, failing insulation are problems in this crawl space, which hasn't been properly sealed.

Mold Issues

When wood is in a humid environment it absorbs moisture from the air. When the moisture content in the wood is elevated for long, mold grows. Active mold in your crawl space produces airborne spores that are circulated through the house into the living areas. People with asthma and allergies will react to the mold. If someone does not have sensitivities to mold, they can develop them by prolonged exposure to mold spores.

Mold Treated

Soda Blasting is used to remediate the mold. It uses sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda - yes the same baking soda you bake a cake with. It is blasted at high velocity straight onto the areas with mold.

Drainage Matting Installed

Drainage matting forms a permanent seal for leaking crawl space floors.

Sealing Vents and Air Leaks

Sealing your crawl space air leaks stops the cycle of cold, humidity, and moisture entering from the outside air.

Piers Wrapped in CleanSpace

Piers are wrapped in CleanSpace® poly to create a continuous air and moisture barrier.

CleanSpace Installed

One key ingredient in our encapsulation system is the CleanSpace® vapor barrier, a super-durable 20-mil plastic sheet designed to permanently prevent moisture, outside air, and pests from entering your crawl space.

The SaniDry Sedona

Mold and mildew are common in crawl spaces, but the Sedona keeps the relative humidity below 55%, so mold won't stand a chance. As a high-efficiency dehumidifier, the Sedona removes more moisture (100 pints per day) for less electricity cost than conventional models.

Crawl Space Sealed

Crawl space sealing and insulation will help you avoid unnecessary repairs, create a healthier living space, and save money on your utility bills. And once you've encapsulated your crawl space with a vapor barrier, you've gained valuable storage space in your home.