Before Encapsulation 1
The insulation had fallen from being saturated with moisture. The wood was uninsulated and exposed to humid air.
After Encapsulation 1
The dehumidifier installed with the encapsulation measures and controls the levels of moisture in the air.
Before Encapsulation 2
Notice the ducting sweating beads of water from the humidity.
After Encapsulation 2
The missing condensation on the ducts visibly shows a decrease in moisture levels.
Before Encapsulation 3
This area of the crawlspace had small puddles of standing water
After Encapsulation 3
The vapor barrier seals out any outside groundwater and moisture, then a sump pump is used to draw the water away from the home.
