Before & After Photos

In Nicholasville, KY, lived a homeowner who was very conscious about the health of their crawl space. They understood that a large part of their homes ecosystem was dependant on their crawl space, which stands true for all homes. Things like lowering their energy costs, preserving their utilities, preventing moisture, blocking out pests, and  improving air quality were all things the homeowner was looking to achieve with a crawl space encapsulation. After explaining how all of our encapsulation products could achieve their goals, the homeowner chose us to do the encapsulation job. Highlighted by replacing their existing 6 mil vapor barrier with our 20 mil CleanSpace vapor barrier, the transformation will do wonders for the customer.

One of the most frustrating issues we encounter is the continued use of outdated and ineffective crawl space construction methods—often a result of outdated building codes and insufficient regulation. The crawl space is a critical component of any home’s structure and overall health, yet despite decades of research and proven advancements, many homes are still being built with vented, dirt-floored, and fiberglass-insulated crawl spaces that simply do not stand the test of time. Such was the case for a homeowner in Lexington, KY, whose relatively new home was already showing signs of serious crawl space deterioration. When they reached out to us, we explained the wealth of research supporting modern, closed crawl space systems and the long-term value they provide. After reviewing their options, the homeowner decided to move forward with a professional crawl space repair. We began work the following week, and upon completion, their home was equipped with a properly treated crawl space designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce moisture issues, and significantly extend the life of the home.

The goal of this crawl space encapsulation project in Lexington, KY, was to turn it from a space that once felt like the outdoors into a clean, controlled space that feels like part of the home. This project won't just give the homeowners more storage room for their seasonal decoration bins, it will also give the homeowners cleaner air to breathe, better conservation of their energy bills, and peace of mind against moisture damage occurring to their flooring system. All in all, we installed a waterproofing system, our insulation panels, our vapor barrier, and a dehumdifier to keep the space sealed and controlled 24/7.

The crawl space of this Lexington, KY home was completely transformed with a full CleanSpace encapsulation. We sealed the space from the open earth, closed all vents, and installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep the area conditioned and moisture-free. This process not only removed musty odors and reduced dust mites but will also help protect the home’s HVAC ducts for years to come.

This crawl space had pools of water sitting at the bottom every time it rained. These pools of water were causing mold and moisture issues, which were tearing away at the insulation and wooden frames. In order to fix this, we installed a drainage system made of perforated pipes backfilled with gravel along the interior perimeter of the crawl space. These drains were hooked up to a SmartSump sump pump. We then covered the whole crawl space in Clean Space liner, which is made of non organic material. Thus way mold can never grow on it. We then installed a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier, which is able to eliminate air moisture issues. We also installed a Turtl crawl space entry door, which is not shown in the pictures.