Crawl Space Repair Case Studies: Crawl Space Encapsulation Solves Moisture, Mold, and Musty Odor Problems in Saint Simons Island, GA

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 by Candice Yohey

Challenge

Our office was contacted by a homeowner in Saint Simons Island, GA after searching the internet for crawl space repair companies. It was mentioned by the homeowner that moisture and musty odors were coming from their crawl space and lingering in the upper level of their home, leaving their clothing smelling musty. They contacted a company to come out to their home to perform an air and mold test within the home and in the crawl space. It was recommended they contact a crawl space repair professional to treat and encapsulate the crawl space after mold was found to be present.

Moisture in the crawl space can lead to mold growth, and the mold spores can then travel up through the upper level of the home, resulting in musty odors and affecting the quality of the indoor air. Encapsulation of the crawl space is necessary to prevent moisture from entering the crawl space and to prevent further mold growth.

Solution

Our team of crawl space repair professionals assessed the situation and developed a comprehensive plan to address the moisture issue. This led to mold growth and musty odors. It was decided that the most effective solution was to fully encapsulate the crawl space and treat for mold growth.

Using a high-performance mold treatment spray, our team treated the crawl space after removing wet, musty and moldy debris. Once treated, our team began our crawl space encapsulation process. The encapsulation process included sealing the crawl space walls, vents, and floor with our durable and water resistant insulation foam. It also included our CleanSpace vent covers and our heavy-duty, mold resistant CleanSpace Vapor Barrier. It was imperative that we control humidity, eliminate new mold growth, and eliminate musty odors by installing our high-performance SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier and SmartSump Pump. All of these steps were required to successfully encapsulate the crawl space and ensure a healthy environment.

Project Summary

Products Installed: CleanSpace Vapor Barrier

Products Installed: SaniDry Sedona

Products Installed: SmartSump Pump

Products Installed: EverLast Crawl Space Door

Products Installed: CleanSpace Vent Covers

Certified Inspector: Mathew Rice

Project Foreman: DeVante Washington

Excessive moisture, mold, and musty odors in the crawl space.

Wet and nasty debris that needed to be removed from the crawl space to begin our crawl space encapsulation process.

Our crew removed the debris and sealed the crawl space before installing drainage matting on the crawl space floor to prevent water pooling.

A vented crawl space can lead to various issues. One of the main problems is the potential for moisture and humidity build-up, which can result in mold growth, wood rot, and pest infestation. Additionally, a vented crawl space can allow outside air to enter, leading to energy inefficiency and higher utility bills.

Crawl Space Encapsulation System - The crew fully encapsulated this crawl space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System. CleanSpace Vapor Barrier System provides a durable and effective solution for moisture control in crawl spaces. It helps to prevent mold and mildew growth, improve indoor air quality, and reduce energy costs by creating a barrier against moisture and humidity.

At Lowcountry Foundation and Crawl Space Repair, it's our job to make sure that your musty crawlspace is transformed into a cleaner, drier, healthier, and more energy-efficient space. Our contractors and specialists are experienced in turning your crawl space into a dry usable space.

Crawl Space Sump Pump System -The SmartSump Pump System is a sump pump that is specifically designed to prevent crawl space flooding and moisture issues by automatically removing water from the sump pit. It uses a combination of sensors and a powerful pump to detect and remove excess water, keeping the crawl space dry and preventing water damage.

An inside look at the encapsulation system. Our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier is permanently fastened throughout the crawl space floor, walls, and piers to prevent moisture from leaking through. Additionally, an inside look at the the EverLast crawl space door looks like.

An EverLast crawl space door was installed to replace the existing rotted door. The door is constructed of rigid, high-density polyethylene and is designed to prevent moisture from entering the crawl space.