Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Nasty & Damp Crawl Space in Freehold, NJ
A homeowner living in Freehold, NJ was experiencing water in her crawl space. With the crawl space vent not being properly sealed, water, moisture and pests were inside which created a nasty and unhealthy environment. Afraid that overtime something serious would happen to the structure of the home, she turned to Quality 1st Basements for the solution. After doing a full inspection of the crawl space , System Design Specialist, Laszlo Lenkey, recommended a full Waterproofing system to transform this nasty crawl space into a clean and dry space.
Quality 1st Foreman, Juan Garcia and his crew installed WaterGuard to collect and direct the water seeping in through the foundation wall. The WaterGaurd directs the water tot he SmartSump pump, which was specifically designed for the crawl space area. The SmartSump Pump has a built in alarm system to alert the homeowner of any serious flooding. SilverGlo Heat Barrier to the walls and floor of the crawl space to keep heat inside to prevent cold floors on the first level of the home. Next, a clean space vapor barrier is installed to seal the area. The CleanSpace will prevent water damage, moisture and humidity inside. Next, a Sedona Dehumidifier is installed to pump dry air inside to prevent any musty odors from forming. Lastly, the crew put new Crawl Space Vent Covers on the outside to prevent pests from entering.
The homeowner was amazed at the transformation of the crawl space and relieved that they no longer had to worry each time it rained. Quality 1st Basements was able to provide a permanent solution another Freehold homeowner.
Crawl Space Before Installation
Nasty, Wet and Cold Crawl Space
Open Vent Installed in Crawl Space
Open crawl space vent allows humid or cold air as well and pests and water into the crawl space.
SilverGlo Insulation added to Crawl Space
SilverGlo Heat Barrier was installed to the floors and walls of Crawl Space
Clean Space Installed for Encapsulation
Clean Space Vapor Barrier is installed over the SilverGlo to prevent moisture and mold.
Water and Humidity Control Installed
SmartSump Pump and Sedona Dehumidifier
Crawl Space Completely Encapsulated
Now the crawl space can be used as a storage space.
IceGuard Installation in Freehold
IceGuard is installed on the outside discharge pipe as an alternative exit for water if the pipes were to freeze. This will prevent the water from flowing back into the sump pump and then into the basement.
Vent Covers Installed over Vents
Vent Covers are installed to seal crawl space off
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