Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation Installed in Savannah, GA
John C. of Savannah, GA called Lowcountry Basement Systems after seeing "a good bit of standing water" in his crawl space. John knew it was a problem and turned to the experts to help him fix it. Lowcountry Basement Systems installed a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System to remove water from the crawl space and reduce the humidity under the home.
The Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System works by sealing off the earth from the crawl space. A sump pump, pumps water away and the crawl space is encapsulated, reducing moisture vapor from reaching the wooden joists and subfloor. An Energy Star rated, SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to reduce the humidity.
After Lowcountry Basement Systems
Lowcountry Basement Systems encapsulated the crawl space to remove the water from the crawl space and reduce the humidity under the home.
The Moisture Problem Under the Crawl Space was Evident
The earth continually released moisture vapor, if it is trapped in the crawl space it can create an environment where mold can grow, and wood can rot.
Liner vs A Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System
A crawl space liner is not the same as a Complete CleanSpace Encapsulation System.
Mold was growing on the subfloor.
Excess moisture in the crawl space is not a good thing and can lead to many problems under a home such as mold.