All-Dry of the Carolinas Before & After Photos

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.

There are many different ways that water and moisture are able to get into a crawlspace. Usually the big areas are floor and walls of the crawlspace, but another big one is the door of the crawlspace. This of course depends on the door, but most times, people don't realize that an airtight door is the best option for a crawlspace. Having an airtight door prevents any outside air from getting into the crawlspace.

The "before" picture shows the door to the crawlspace before any work was done. While it may look nice, it definitely is not designed to keep moisture from getting into a crawlspace. The slats of the door give air a perfect entrance into the crawlspace. With air coming into the crawlspace, moisture gets in as well. This is one of the main things that should be prevented when encapsulating a crawlspace. Sealing off the crawlspace entirely is the main goal when encapsulating a crawlspace.

The "after" photo shows off the new EverLast Door that was installed for the homeowner. Not only does the EverLast Door look much better than the previous door, it functions much better. The new door creates an airtight seal when the knobs are tightened down. This helps to keep moisture out of the crawlspace and make the area under the home a much safer and healthier area.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

This homeowner was quite put out with their basement. They were receiving random puddles and streams of water whenever there was a large down pouring. Nothing seemed to solve the problem. The water that managed to creep into the basement would leave behind patches of efflorescence, staining the floors.

In the “before” photo we have here, you can see the evidence of that water damage. To solve the water issue, our Design Specialist suggested WaterGuard to catch any water that may be coming in through the walls.

In the “after” photo, we’ve installed it. The dark stripe along the floor is where we’ve covered the piping system with cement. Once it dries, it will blend right in with the floor. The system itself is engineered not to sit in the dirt, so clogging from silt and sediment under the floor is not a problem. The special wall flange allows wall seepage to drain while keeping dirt/debris out.

With the install of this WaterGuard, this Duncan, South Carolina homeowner can say good-bye to water issues.