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Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Excessive Moisture in Dirt Crawl Space Causes Musty Smell in Greenfield, IL

Nathaniel of Greenfield, Illinois noticed a musty smell in his home. Knowing his home's location had a high water table, he checked his crawl space and discovered standing water. He contacted Woods Basement Systems to evaluate the crawl space and offer a permanent solution. A design specialist determined the best solution for Nathaniel's home would be to encapsulate the crawl space with the Cleanspace vapor barrier after waterproofing it with the SmartPipe and SmartSump pump. This system is designed to capture water at the entry point, direct it to the sump pump specifically designed for crawl spaces, and pump the water out of the home. On the exterior of the home and discharge line, the IceGuard was installed to prevent water backing up in the event of frozen or clogged discharge line. In this album, we review pictures of Nathaniel's home and crawl space to learn about the effects an unencapsulated crawl space can have on a home.

Crawl Space Access Door in Garage in Greenfield, IL

The access door to the crawl space from the garage is not sealed off, which can allow moist air, allergens, and little critters in. The air in your crawl space circulates through the air system and can cause an increase in moisture and allergens in your home. It is important to seal off these access points for prevention.

Downspout Near Foundation in Greenfield, IL

When a downspout expels water next to the foundation as pictured here, it can wreak havoc on your home's foundation. It can cause a build up of hydrostatic pressure, which can lead to bowing walls or foundation settlement, and it can cause water leaks into your basement or crawl space. Extending the downspout out and away from the foundation is the best solution to help prevent foundation issues and leaks.

Dirt and Debris-filled Window Well in Greenfield, IL

The window well to this crawl space is filled with debris and dirt - and even new plant growth! Without being sealed off, this window well can collect water as well, which can cause leaks into the crawl space or basement. The next picture shows this window and water damage from the inside.

Water Stains under Crawl Space Window in Greenfield, IL

There is evidence of water leaking into this crawl space from the window well that is not sealed. This causes excess moisture in the crawl space and compromises the air quality in your home.

Mold Growth in Greenfield, IL Crawl Space

This home had excess moisture in the crawl space, which allowed for mold growth on the organic wood materials. This can compromise the stability of your home's foundation as the wood will continue to weaken over time. This can lead to the need for replacement of the wood as well as floor jacks to support the lower level's floors.

Standing Water in Greenfield, IL Crawl Space

Because this crawl space had standing water (as shown here) and mold growth, Woods Basement Systems suggested a full encapsulation system with a drainage system, sump pump, vapor barrier, and a dehumidifier, which the customer elected to have installed. To further protect the home, Woods suggested the installation of a sealed crawl space access door, vent covers, and replacement windows.

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