Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Dry Crawl Space in Farmingdale, NJ

This homeowner in Farmingdale, NJ wanted to get to the root of the problem in her crawl space. It was damp and had high humidity. High humidity in crawl spaces is dangerous, as it can facilitate mold growth and wood rot. Crawl spaces should be dry and humidity free in order to be healthy and safe. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed a crawl space encapsulation system in this home. The team sealed the crawl space with CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace vapor barrier keeps the moisture level low and helps lower the crawl space's relative humidity. It also protects the crawl space from mold growth and wood rot. Then, the team installed a sump pump and a crawl space dehumidifier. These products help control the crawl space's environment. In summer, crawl spaces get humid and musty. In winter, they get cold and waste valuable heating resources. However, with the crawl space encapsulated this home will save money on utility bills and have a much healthier crawl space.