Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawlspace Encapsulation in Lewes, DE
A homeowner in Lewes, DE, was dealing with standing water in their crawlspace. Concerned about the cause and the potential damage it could lead to, they reached out to the experts at DryZone to schedule a free inspection. Our System Design Specialist, Jamie, conducted a thorough inspection and found that the humidity levels in the crawlspace were over 69% well above the recommended 55% benchmark. Jamie received the solutions we offer to address high humidity and standing water in crawlspaces.
The key components of this crawlspace encapsulation included CleanSpace, a SaniDry Sedona, and HydroLink. CleanSpace is a heavy-duty 20-mil-thick liner made of seven layers, a combination of high-density polyethylene for durability, low-density polyethylene for flexibility, and polyester cord reinforcement for superior tear resistance.
The Sani Dry Sedona boasts an impressive 100-pint-per-day capacity and circulates over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute through the crawlspace or basement.
Thanks to these solutions, this Lewes, DE, homeowner can now enjoy peace of mind knowing their crawlspace is protected from high humidity and standing water. DryZone is proud to have helped safeguard another home on Delmarva.
Debris
All debris will be removed from the crawlspace to create a clean, debris-free area for the CleanSpace installation.
Existing Liner
The existing liner was not effectively serving as a vapor barrier and will be removed.
Humidity
The ideal humidity level for a crawlspace or basement is 55%. In this crawlspace, the humidity was measured at over 69%.
Debris
All debris will be removed from the crawlspace.
Hanging Insulation
The hanging insulation will be removed from the crawlspace.
Wrapped Piers
The piers are wrapped to prevent moisture from the earth from affecting the home and the crawlspace.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace is a heavy 20-mil-thick liner made of seven layers, a combination of high-density polyethylene for durability, low-density polyethylene for flexibility, and polyester cord reinforcement for superior tear resistance.
CleanSpace
CleanSpace helps to separate your home from the negative effects of moisture in the earth.
CleanSpace
The negative effects of a dirt crawlspace include high humidity, condensation, mold, wood rot, unpleasant odors, drafts, and pests.