The Drying Company Before & After Photos

This Doswell, VA homeowner reached out to us after noticing issues with their crawl space insulation. Upon inspection we found that the insulation was damaged by moisture and falling away from the floors, there was microbial growth on the floor joists, and signs of moisture infiltration on the liner. 

Simply replacing the insulation would mean that the homeowner would incur the same issue in a few years and need to replace the insulation again. We needed to address what was causing the insulation damage. We removed all of the debris and old material, treated the mold and mildew growth with an antimicrobial, installed a CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, air sealed the crawl space, and applied an R-10 of closed-cell spray foam to the foundation walls. 

This homeowner in Sutherland, Virginia, was concerned about a variety of issues within their crawl space. Their insulation batts were damp with moisture and hanging down from the floor joists, while the porous foundation walls and open vents lining them were allowing the outside air and moisture to infiltrate the crawl space and affect the environment. We removed the fiberglass batts and installed a 20-mil vapor barrier over the dirt floor of the crawl space. We also blocked the open vents and used closed-cell spray foam to cover the foundation walls. This will help to seal off the crawl space from any outside influence.

This homeowner needed a new sump pump installed as part of a basement waterproofing system. Their old one was an open pit, that allowed odors and moisture to rise into the basement and be pulled up into the living space. 

Their new pump is a large basin that houses a 1/3hp pump covered with an air-tight lid. The system has a float on top allowing for water to enter if a leak occurs from above, and the basin is large enough that if the homeowner later feels a need to add a pump or battery backup system, they can do so without having to re-dig the hole or replace the basin. A clean pump stand keeps the sump out of any grime, grit, and sediment that may collect in the bottom of the basin to prevent clogs.

Water has been seeping through the porous block walls in the basement of this home. It has left behind bubbling paint and staining on the walls as well as a musty, damp environment. To control the water seeping into the basement, we've worked with the homeowner and determined a Waterproofing system with CleanSpace and DryTrak is the best solution. 

As part of the Waterproofing System, CleanSpace is attached to the basement walls. The heavy-duty vapor barrier will direct water that works its way through the cinderblock wall down into the drainage track and ultimately to the sump pump and away from the home. Clean Space is a great option because it's heavy-duty and allows the homeowner to frame and finish their basement over the system making the space useable, and adding valuable square footage to their home without the worry of damage to their property. 

Open vents have been allowing hot, humid outside air to enter the crawl space. Combined with bulk water infiltration, this homeowner was experiencing some major issues in their crawl space. 

The crawl space has been encapsulated with a drainage system to mitigate bulk water entry and keep out moisture. Leaving the homeowner with a dry, healthy crawl space.