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A homeowner in Brunswick, GA contacted our team with interest in taking advantage of the free inspections we offer and hearing any recommendations made for improving the crawl space. Our appointment center worked with them to schedule and was able to set an inspection date for a few weeks ahead. The homeowner already had some interest in having the crawl space encapsulated after seeing some of the information and videos about it online, but once our inspector did a thorough investigation of the crawl space, evaluating all the symptoms present, the best option for this homeowner was to have the crawl space encapsulated with the CleanSpace Encapsulation System, including a powerful TripleSafe Sump Pump to remove floodwater from rains and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier, a dehumidifier designed to filter the air of both harmful particles and excess moisture.

Condensation Pooling

The crawl space was open to outside air, allowing humid warm air into the crawl space. This humid air then condensates on the outside of the cold air ducts (similar to the outside of a cold water bottle) and drips down, creating pools of standing water.

Before Encapsulation

This is one of the areas of the crawl space before having the encapsulation installed.

After Encapsulation

Here is the area of a crawl space after being encapsulated. Visible in the photo is the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, one part of the encapsulation system. Even with a proper vapor barrier in place, there must be a way to pump away groundwater from under the liner and a dehumidification system designed for the crawl space.

Sealed to a High Standard

Our teams that install the encapsulation system form-fit the material to the crawl space, sealing appropriately around pipes as well as up the walls & piers.

Crawl Space Dehumidification

To control the moisture level in the crawl space, it would be safe to say that it is best to use a dehumidifier designed specifically for the crawl space. A dehumidifier designed for indoor use is likely to constantly run, struggling under crawl space conditions. This can increase the power bill significantly. The best option is the SaniDry Sedona.

Say Goodbye to Crawl Space Water

With a TripleSafe Sump Pump installed in the crawl space, as the water level rises during a rainy or wet time of the year, the water under the liner will be pumped out of the crawl space before it can ever enter and make it on top of the liner. In the case that pumps ever fail, there is an alarm system that activates with exposure to water.