All-Dry of the Carolinas Before & After Photos

There are many different signs of an increased moisture level under a home. One of the most obvious signs of moisture in a crawlspace is sagging of falling insulation. This happens because the water is soaked up by the insulation, as it is extremely absorbent. This can easily lead to more problems such as mold growth if nothing is done about the moisture problems.

This is what had begun to happen in this crawlspace. The moisture levels in the crawlspace had been increasing and the insulation was just soaking it all up like a sponge. While this was not a good thing, they homeowners had caught the problem before any real damage had been done. This gave our System Design Specialist a chance to assess what the crawlspace needed and what the best fix would be for the area.

Once the crew got out there they began to install our system. This system mainly consisted of the CleanSpace liner to encapsulate the area. The picture does a pretty good at showing how well our crews install the CleanSpace, it is laid down very tight to the ground and walls in order to utilize space and help to prevent the CleanSpace from being punctured or ripped off of the wall easily. It also makes the crawlspace look much, much better! The other important part of the installation was the dehumidifier that was installed, this ensures that the moisture level in the crawlspace stays below the threshold where mold can grow.

Having a crawlspace door, or entrance, is a very important part of a healthy crawlspace. A lot of crawlspace entrances/doors have problems with them, whether it be that they don't shut all the way or because there are large gaps around the entrance. The product that was installed for this homeowner helps to solve all of these problems, and is called the Turtl Crawlspace Entrance.

The "before" photo shows off what the entrance to the crawlspace looked like before the Turtl was installed. As you can see, the homeowner actually had a pretty nice looking entrance, but an aesthetically pleasing entrance, does not mean it is a functional one. When these doors close, they leave huge  gaps for air to flow into the crawlspace. This allows moisture to accumulate in the crawlspace, especially during "wet" times when humidity levels are high.

The "after" picture shows a much different story than the previous picture. The solution in this photo is the Turtl, which does a much better job at keeping air out. It is hard plastic, so not only is it sturdy, but it won't absorb or let water into the crawlspace. One of the cool features that the Turtl has is that it has a built in area for a lock. While you probably won't have many people breaking into your crawlspace, this will help keep pests and children from getting into the crawlspace. 

This homeowner was having problems with the humidity level in their crawlspace. They were getting quite a bit of water and moisture in the crawlspace, which was increasing the humidity level. They knew that this was a problem and wanted to make sure that they were protected against it. The work that our crew did was absolutely amazing, and really transformed the look and function of the crawlspace.

The "before" photo is a photo of the crawlspace before the CleanSpace and other products had been laid out in the crawlspace. It certainly does not look in that bad of shape, but the tricky thing about moisture and high humidity levels is that they are pretty difficult to see. Sometimes there are signs (like condensation) that are visible, but there are usually tools that must be used to figure out if the humidity level is too high.

The "after" picture shows the crawlspace after the CleanSpace liner had been installed. As you can see, this product makes a huge difference once installed. This homeowner opted to also have the CleanSpace wall installed, which takes the CleanSpace almost all of the way up the wall. This keeps even more water and moisture from getting into the crawlspace from the walls. Not only is CleanSpace functional, but it also looks extremely good!

Even crawlspaces with partially cemented floors are not immune to moisture issues if the rest of the space isn’t encapsulated properly. That’s what this Fountain Inn, South Carolina homeowner discovered before they decided to give us a call.

In the ‘before’ photo, a few things stand out here. Yes, the floor is partially cemented; however, the space surrounding the area is dirt. As shown here, the dirt flooring is covered by a plastic liner, but from what the customer told us, it wasn’t a doing a very good job.

Now, flash forward to the ‘after’ photo. The difference is stark. When we install our CleanSpace liner, we cover the entire space. If there are any supports or immovable objects, we make them part of the encapsulation. The supports here were no different. This is so that nothing—no natural gas or likewise-can creep into the crawlspace and make its way upstairs. Moisture problem: solved.

If you find that the wood in your crawlspace has moisture, you may be dealing with a serious issue. That’s what this Fountain Inn, South Carolina homeowner realized when they were first having their crawlspace checked out.  They called us, All-Dry of the Carolinas, to see if we could remedy the problem. Not only did our Design Specialist find a high volume of water in the wood, but the air conditioning ducts were dripping condensate into the crawlspace. Moreover, the homeowner had this very thin, insufficient liner installed in the crawlspace.

Take a look at the “before” photo. The liner here is torn and spent. Other than hiding the dirt floor beneath itself, the liner wasn’t holding up as a barrier at all. Now, you can fast forward to the “after” photo. See the difference? The liner covers the entirety of the crawlspace floor. We’ve even covered the supports in the crawlspace with our CleanSpace liner.

This is the best way to protect your crawlspace from water vapor.