Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Crawl Space Waterproofing and Fiberglass Removal in Harrison, NJ

This Harrison home had two big problems in the crawl space: it was constantly wet, and the fiberglass insulation was coming down from the ceiling. Many crawl spaces are insulated with fiberglass, but it is far from the best option. Fiberglass does not insulate the source of the cold - the floor and walls. When fiberglass gets damp, it loses its ability to insulate as well, can grow dangerous mold, and can fall from the ceiling and leave debris in the crawl space. The homeowner knew they needed help, so they called Quality 1st Basement Systems for an estimate on their crawl space problems. Inspector Thomas Nehme found large pieces of fiberglass debris and a wet crawl space floor. The humidity was high and was affecting the quality of the air. When humidity is above a certain level, dust mite droppings flourish. A common allergen, dust mite droppings can affect the health of the home above. Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace liner, which will prevent water vapor from entering the crawl space. This keeps the humidity low, and the crawl space air dry. CleanSpace is inorganic and will not grow mold, unlike fiberglass. It is strong, durable and will not tear. A SmartDrain pipe and drainage matting were installed. The SmartDrain drain pipe collects water from the from the foundation walls and redirects water to a sump pump. The drainage matting is a dimpled plastic mat which helps water direct to the drain pipe. A new UltraSump sump pump will pump water out of the crawl space and safely away from the house. To help filter dust mite droppings and keep the humidity low, a SaniDry dehumidifier was installed. The SaniDry is energy efficient and works alongside other Quality 1st Basement System Products to keep crawl spaces dry while improving air quality. Now this Harrison, New Jersey home is safe, has healthier air, and is better insulated. It is ready for any kind of weather!