Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Unhealthy to Healthy: A Crawl Space Transformation in Aylmer, ON

This home in Aylmer, Ontario had problems in the crawl space which were affecting the entire home, including: - Damp, musty smells, resulting in allergies to the family - Slopping and “bouncing” feeling floors - Cold floors, inefficient heating and cooling Their crawl space had an unhealthy level of humidity, mould growth, open vents, failing insulation, poor drainage and structural problems. Solution: Our team was up for the challenge! Here’s how we transformed the space: - SmartSump™ pump – Expertly designed for use in crawl spaces - Improved the grading and drainage system - Encapsulated the entire crawl space with our CleanSpace Liner ®, wrapping piers and sealing it to the existing spray foam insulation. - Installed SmartJacks® to stabilize the structure - Replaced a failing beam - Sealed the vent covers and installed a new, air-tight access door This family will now better enjoy their healthy home! If we can help your family, please reach out to us at: 1-866-277-1277 or click here to submit your information to us online.

Unsealed crawl space vents

An undeniable sign of a problem crawl space is open or unsealed vents. Outside air is affecting the environment inside the crawl space in an unhealthy manner.

Ineffective insulation

The fibreglass insulation was absorbing the excessive humidity in the space, and in places had even fallen to the ground. Whether wet or fallen: the insulation isn't doing any good!

Insufficient supports and mould growth

Our inspector noted the growth of mould and mildew - again due to the unhealthy humid environment. The musty, damp smells in the home are caused by mould and mildew, as the spores make their way up and into the home above.

"Laying down plastic doesn't work!"

The homeowners installed plastic on the ground as a way to keep the humidity down, but it was flimsy and not properly sealed to the spray foam insulation.

Sealed-up vents

Keeping the outside air where it belongs... outside!

Encapsulating the space

This heavy duty liner we installed, along with the improved drainage in the space, will keep the unhealthy, humid environment from affecting the space.

Sealing the liner

We sealed the liner together, at the base of the piers and along the existing spray foam insulation - which was in good shape. Now the space is clean, dry and healthy!