Before & After Photos
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Fixing a Gravel Filled Crawl Space in Essex County, ON
Problem: Many homeowners believe that putting a layer of gravel in their crawl space will solve the water and moisture problems. This isn’t true and doesn’t work.
Gravel is porous and it does not stop water from moving or collecting.
Fixing a crawl space with a gravel floor presents two challenges:
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It is difficult to dig trenches and create drains to properly direct the water out of the crawl space compared to dirt.
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To further keep the humidity level acceptable and encapsulate the space, a very heavy duty liner is required, as the liner will be more prone to rips and tears with the rough gravel below it.
Solution:
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Our experienced team members were able to create trenches and drains to effectively move the water into the crawl space sump pump.
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Our CleanSpace®️ Liner is super heavy duty and durable enough to withstand the rocky floor encapsulated below.
If you have a challenging crawl space, please reach out to us for a permanent solution: 1-866-746-0513
Creating a Dry and Sealed Crawl Space Windsor, ON
Problem: This home’s crawl space was damp and musty. Through what is known as The Stack Effect, this undesirable air made its way into the home, resulting in musty, damp and mouldy smells. Some of the fibreglass insulation on the exterior walls was wet and had lost its insulating properties.
Solution: We improved the drainage in the space and encapsulated the dirt floor with our heavy duty CleanSpace crawl space vapour barrier. Our team also added mould and mildew proof SprayFoam Insulation on the exterior walls and also as a sealant on the vapour barrier.
One Crawl Space, Many Problems in Windsor, ON
Problem: These homeowners were experiencing many problems with their home as a result of a poor crawl space environment.
- Sloping floors as a result of shifting supports
- The wet crawl space created a musty, damp smell in their house
- Mould forming on the wood beams as a result of the high humidity
- Cold floors in the winter months and high energy costs
Solution: This was a big job, involving many important components and we were up for the task!
Our team:
- Encapsulating the space with our Clean Space® Vapour Barrier.
- Installed new SmartJack® Crawl Space Support Beam Stabilizers.
- Replaced a failing support beam.
- We sealed the exterior vents and added Spray Foam Insulation to some exterior walls.
- Installed our super quiet, efficient and nearly maintenance-free SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier.
This transformation is another example of how our products work together for a smart solution to crawl space challenges.
Inspector: Bryan
Foreman: Justin
Problematic Crawl Space
After a thorough inspection, we created a plan to permanently solve this challenging crawl space.
Our team installed:
- A new beam
- SmartJack support jacks
- A CleanSpace liner and vent covers, completely sealing the space from the outside environment
- PolarFoam insulation, to help improve the comfort and efficiency of the home
- A nearly maintenance free and very efficient dehumidifier which drains directly into the crawl space sump pump
Our products and services are designed to work together for a long-lasting solution. Now, these happy owners have taken care of the effects of an unhealthy crawl space; they can better enjoy their home. We are so pleased they chose Advanced Basement Systems!
A Necessary Crawl Space Update in Windsor, ON
Problem: These homeowners contacted Advanced Basement Systems to improve their crawl space environment. The space had excess debris, was damp and unlevel. The homeowners were experiencing a musty smell throughout their home due to the crawl space’s humid environment, and their floors were cold during the winter months.
Solution: Our team:
- Cleaned out the debris
- Leveled the crawl space
- Completely encapsulated the crawl space, sealing it from the outside environment
- Installed Spray Foam Insulation on the exterior walls to help with the home’s heating and cooling efficiency.
All our products work together to create a clean, healthy and dry crawl space. It’s hard to believe it’s the same space – what a transformation!
Inspector: Bryan
Foreman: Justin
