Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Repair in McKenzie, TN

This customer in McKenzie, TN, called Frontier due to moisture issues in his crawl space. To mitigate the problem, we completed a full encapsulation of the crawl space. This included removing all the moisture-soaked debris, installing a StarPipe crawl space drainage system, drainage matting, CleanSpace liner, installing a Triplesafe sump pump, and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. We also sealed the vents with SilverGlow panels. For the final steps, we installed an IceGuard and a LawnScape system to guide any collected water safely away from the home.

Moisture Issues

Moisture issues are causing wood rot in this crawl space.

Crawl Space Before Project

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

Water Damage

Water damage is visible in this crawl space. You can see the water lines are visible on the concrete block wall, and mud is all over the old vapor barrier.

Crawl Space Vents

The open crawl space vents are leaking water into the crawl space vents causing water damage to this crawl space.

StarPipe

StarPipe™ is a custom-engineered drainage system for crawlspaces. StarPipe's™ custom design has slots on each side, providing a drainage track on the bottom. StarPipe's™ unique star shape holds the fabric sleeve in place to prevent dirt from entering drainage slots.

Starpipe Installation

StarPipe™ is designed to be an easily installed conduit to accept water from the soil and surface of perimeter walls of your crawlspace and drain to a sump system, allowing the water to quickly evacuate from the crawlspace or from under the crawl space floor.

Installation of TripleSafe Sump Pump

Our most reliable sump pump system, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System, provides three levels of protection for your crawl space and your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe™ has a powerful, cast-iron Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump set a bit higher in the liner will take over.

TripleSafe Sump Pump Fully Installed

A TripleSafe® Sump Pump System (shown here), combined with a SaniDry® dehumidifier, represents the ultimate in crawl space waterproofing and humidity control.

Air Leaks Sealed

Any air leaks are sealed in the crawl space, even around water heaters. Sealing your crawl space stops the cycle of cold, humidity, and moisture entering from the outside air.

CleanSpace Fully 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.