Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Moldy Crawl Space Fixed in Barnegat Light, NJ

The owner of this Barnegat Light, NJ property had mold growing in his crawl space. It was unhealthy, smelly, and affected the air quality in the rest of the house. He wanted the problem fixed, not simply patched up, so he called Quality 1st Basement Systems for an estimate on mold proof crawl space products. Crawl space specialist Maurice Robinson offered the best products for the job that would not only get rid of the mold, but fix the issue permanently. First, the mold damaged fiberglass was removed from the crawl space. The nasty fiberglass was a haven for mold because it held onto moisture. Mold cannot grow in dry air, it requires humidity and damp, organic areas. Quality 1st Basement Systems laid down drainage matting, which prevents moisture from coming up from the dirt floor. The crawl space needed to be insulated properly, so Quality 1st Basement Systems installed SilverGlo crawl space insulation panels. SilverGlo is better than fiberglass insulation because it is made out of inorganic material that will never grow mold. SilverGlo insulates the cold at the walls instead of the ceiling, which is more energy effective. It uses graphite to reflect heat and trap it in the crawl space. In order to encapsulate the crawl space, Quality 1st Basement Systems installed CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace is made out of plastic and keeps out water, traps in heat, and separates the crawl space from the dirt floor. No pests will get in, and water stays out. A SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to filter out mold spores and remove moisture from the air. The old crawl space door was replaced with an EverLast door, which is made out of tough vinyl that will never rot and will keep water out.  Mold will never grow in this crawl space, because the humidity is low and there is no organic material for it to grow on. All of these products work together to keep the crawl space safe. It is a permanent solution to a mold issue, fixing it for good. The homeowner now loves his waterproof, mold resistant crawl space and is saving on his heating bills too!