Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair in Paducah, KY

A customer in Paducah, KY, called Frontier for help controlling moisture in their crawl space before listing their house for sale. We sent our Real Estate Response Team to inspect the crawl space and recommended partial encapsulation. This project involved cleaning out the old, moisture-soaked debris; treating mold growth on the floor joists; installing Drainage matting, a CleanSpace liner, and SilverGlo panels to seal the vents; and installing a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier to control humidity.

Mold in the Crawl Space

Much like the basement, the nature of your crawl space lends itself to moisture issues and mildew growth. Crawl spaces are dark and often damp due to moisture from the ground or other causes. Mold forms essentially wherever oxygen and moisture are present, so it's no surprise that crawl spaces can become a breeding ground for mold.

Moisture Levels in Wood Floor Joists

Problems with your crawl space become an issue for your entire Nashville home if left untreated. Water in your crawl space can lead to mold and mildew, poor indoor air quality, wood rot, and more. All of these problems can impact home value and act as a deterrent to potential buyers down the road.

Mold and Wood Rot

While surface mold consumes the starches and sugars in the wood, it does not impact the strength of the wood. Wood rot, on the other hand, consumes sugars and starches in addition to converting the structural polymers in wood fibers to food, weakening the strength of the wood.

Wood Rot

High humidity and moisture in your crawl space can wreak havoc on your crawl space and the rest of your home. Moisture often leads to mold growth, ultimately resulting in wood rot and other issues. Wood rot can be especially dangerous because it can impact the structural integrity of your home.

Debris Removed

Debris is removed from the crawl space and hauled away.

Drainage Matting

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

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.