Photo Album: Crawl Space Encapsulation in Murrieta, CA
Homeowners in Murrieta, California, were concerned about their crawl space. Like anyone with a crawl space, they have good reason to be concerned. Crawl spaces cause more issues than you may think possible.
Air travels upwards in homes from the lower level of the crawl space, up in to the living space. As air escapes from the upper parts of the house, it enters from lower areas bringing up the air from those lower levels. The water vapor that builds up in crawl space from the dirt floor, promotes mold growth and dust mite activity, making the air above unhealthy to breathe.
To prevent mold and dust mites, and improve the air quality in the home, Saber installed a CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system. This vapor barrier system will stop moisture from passing through floors and porous concrete walls. First a drainage matting is installed on the dirt floors to help direct any water to the drainage system. Next a durable 20-mil poly-reinforced crawl space liner is installed over the floors and up the walls. This encapsulation system will protect the home from mold and rot, and is great way to enjoy energy savings in the home. With a dry, sealed crawl space, you keep the summer heat and the winter cold out of your home - making utilities such as your furnace, and water heater run more smoothly.
With this final Crawl Space Encapsulation system installed, these Murrieta homeowners can enjoy a healthier space that is dry, and useable. Plus, they should notice some energy efficiencies in the home - and who doesn't want their home to save them money?
Crawl Space with Dirt Floor
This is the crawl space before the encapsulation, dirty and dark.
Damp Crawl Space
A Before photo of the crawl space. The space is damp and prone to mold and mildew.
Crawl Space Drainage Matting Installed
A dimpled polyurethane membrane is added to the floor before the CleanSpace liner to allow water to flow to a sump in the crawlspace.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Almost Complete
The liner is added over the dimpled polyurethane membrane, and the encapsulation is almost complete.
Clean Space Vapor Barrier
The crawl space is now converted into a dry, useable space thanks to the CleanSpace vapor barrier.
Clean Storage in the Crawl Space
If storage in the crawlspace was an issue before, it no longer is with the CleanSpace encapsulation by Saber.
A Dry Crawl Space
After encapsulation, the space is clean and dry.
CleanSpace for a Healthier Home
Encapsulation can bring added energy-efficiencies and ensure the air in the home above is free of mold and mildew.
