Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Waterproofing in Angola, NY

Stephen from Angola noticed that some areas of his floor were softer above his crawl space compared to other areas in his home. He believed it might be related to his crawl space, so he reached out to the Team here at Frank’s Basement Systems. Water was getting into the space, affecting the foundation walls and the floor above it. The goal was to create a full crawlspace encapsulation using various CleanSpace® products, including Drainage Matting and Vapor Barrier. The Team also installed a new perimeter drainage system using SmartPipe™ and a SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump in the space to collect and remove water. To ensure the crew's recent work in transforming the space is protected from the outside, an EverLast™ Crawl Space Door was installed. It’s important to address the issues early before it’s too late, and that’s what Stephen did when he contacted our Team!

The Crawl Space

Stephen had some soft spots in his floors above the crawl space, but didn't know what could be causing them. After our Design Specialist went out and took a look, he identified the problem was with water getting into the crawl space and created a tailored solution for Stephen.

Current Exterior Crawl Space Access Area

The crawl space originally was protected with a piece of wood in the front to prevent outside pests and debris from getting in. The issue with having a wooden door is that over time, the wood will crack, warp, rot, and deteriorate, requiring more annual maintenance.

Encapsulation Process

Before they began the encapsulation process, a SmartPipe™ Crawl Space Drainage System was installed along the whole perimeter. This drainage system is specifically designed for dirt crawl spaces and rests directly against the foundation. After the perimeter drainage system was installed, they can begin with the first steps of the encapsulation project, which involves placing down CleanSpace® Crawl Space Drainage Matting. This mat is a dimple draining mat that is designed to collect and then direct water to the sump pump and perimeter drainage system.

, CleanSpace Vapor Barrier

To encapsulate the crawl space, CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier was installed over the walls and floors. CleanSpace will permanently prevent moisture and outside pests and debris from entering the space.

SmartSump™ Crawl Space Sump Pump

This sump pump is specifically designed for crawl spaces with a unique lid design that works with the CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to create an airtight seal. This sump pump will help reduce moisture, remove water, and prevent flooding in the space as well.

EverLast™ Crawl Space Doors

To finish off this project, we installed an EverLast Crawl Space Door. This door will keep outside air, moisture, and pests out of the crawlspace with a thick plastic door that is almost indestructible.