Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: CleanSpace™ in a Crawlspace in West County

This dirt crawlspace in West County, MO. was transformed into a CleanSpace™ crawlspace that would support the health of the home above it by protecting and sealing the crawlspace.   Dirt crawlspaces can let in mud, insects, rodents, smells and, worst of all, water. These things, water in particular, can damage the vulnerable wood above the crawlspace, making the home unsafe and uncomfortable. Dirt crawlspaces can also be thriving habitats for mold, which eat away at the wooden joists that support the floors of the home.   To fix this, the crawlspace was incapsulated by the CleanSpace™ vapor barrier. This clean-looking material is perfectly designed to keep crawlspaces clean and protected. The vapor barrier is made up of a tear-proof liner that seals the dirt and water out of the crawlspace, while an anti-microbial layer prevents mold growth on the CleanSpace™ surface.    With CleanSpace™ installed inside the crawlspace, water might just pool up underneath the liner. While water under the liner is better than water in the crawlspace, it can still pose problems to the health of the home. To remove this threat, a SmartSump™ was installed to automatically pump out water from the crawlspace. The SmartSump™ has a water-tight lid that can prevent any water from escaping the pump and getting into the crawlspace, while still having a system that allows any water leaks in the crawlspace to enter the pump.    These homeowners took the right step by protecting their crawlspace with CleanSpace™. With the vapor barrier blocking mold, dirt and pests while the sump pump removes any water beneath the liner, this crawlspace will keep the home above it healthy for years to come.