Crawl Spaces

Naturally high humidity in the earth's soil provides the perfect opportunity for water vapor to move easily into the crawl space and upwards into the house environment. A damp environment is very unhealthy and destructive. Mold thrives and reproduces by producing airborne spores by the millions, and some molds are toxic. Insects and critters of all kinds love damp environments and wet materials. Rot and decay occur in damp environments causing structural damage.

Mold spores , odors, humidity and unwanted critters create an unhealthy environment for people. Many people are allergic to these conditions, and experience a host of illnesses and allergic symptoms, all the while not realizing that their dirt crawl space is the cause of their afflictions and compromised health.

Home Spaces Remodeling will install a crawl space encapsulation system that completely isolates your home from the earth. This dramatically reduces the humidity level in the air, which will reduce or in most cases eliminate mold growth; rot and critters from your crawl space, making the whole house healthier.

 

The CleanSpace™ Liner

The CleanSpace™ Liner is used to isolate the home from the earth completely and permanently. The liner is a heavy 20 mil thick material similar to a pool liner. It is manufactured in 7 layers – a blend of high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and two layers of polyester cord reinforcement.

The CleanSpace™ liner is tough enough for you to crawl on, and use your crawl space for storage. Servicemen can crawl on it without worry of putting holes or tears in the liner. The liner completely stops moisten penetration, and comes with a 25 year warranty.

 

Drainage Options

With our years of experience we will assess the situation and recommend a drainage system that is best for your crawl space conditions.

A Basement Systems SuperSump® pump may be necessary in wet crawl spaces to drain the water and pump it out. The SuperSump has a reliable 1/3 hp cast iron pump in a strong durable sump liner with holes built in to accept water from the ground. It features an airtight lid to keep the dirt, moisture and bugs out, and a WaterWatch® alarm system to let you know if there is ever a pump or power problem before the crawl space floods.

Once the drainage system is installed, the liner will be installed over it, and sealed tightly around the SuperSump.

Energy Efficiency and $avings

The SaniDry Basement Air System has 10 times the cold surface area of an
average dehumidifier and a very unique heat exchange core. This makes it ultra
efficient! In fact, the SaniDry can remove three times the water out of the air, while only using the same 6.8 amps of energy.

Dry air is less costly and easier to heat and air condition. A full 30% of an air conditioner's load is to remove the humidity. By starting with dry air, you will save on air conditioning costs, due to your SaniDry unit!