Expert Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair in Arden, NC

Here at All-Dry of the Carolinas, we cannot speak enough about how great of a product CleanSpace is! It’s durable, reliable, and very convenient. Crawl spaces of all shapes and sizes are able to be fitted with CleanSpace to encapsulate the space. No matter what type of issues that you are having in the crawl space, if it involves moisture, us at All-Dry of the Carolinas are able to handle it.

            In most crawl space situations, moisture invades the air from the ground. Crawl spaces are usually victim of dampness and ground water due to hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is when ground water is forced down by gravity until it is stopped by some type of force, which in these cases is a basement or crawl space wall. The water is then forced against this object until it forces its way through or around. When water begins coming into your home from underground, it is typically a result of this pressure.

            It is almost impossible to completely stop this amount of water intrusion, but there are ways to prepare for it so it doesn’t affect your home. This home in Arden, NC was experiencing ground moisture due to hydrostatic pressure. The homeowners called us at All-Dry of the Carolinas to help them with their problem so we send out our design specialist, David Listovitch, to give the space a look.

            David noticed large amount of moisture in the crawl space that was affecting the home. To stop this issue, David recommended CleanSpace to keep the moisture from getting into the air. This is where the magic of CleanSpace comes in handy. This crawl space was oddly shaped, yet CleanSpace was able to wrap around all the walls, floors, and piers.

            In the pictures you can see how this product is very convenient in waterproofing crawl spaces and preventing ground moisture from damaging the house. Along with CleanSpace, this crawl space was equipped with a SmartSump pump and dehumidifier to protect the home from high moisture levels.

This crawlspace was in the condition that many of the homes we visit are in, damp and unfortunately moldy. Many times the homeowner is able to catch the problem before it gets too out of hand (usually meaning mold hasn't begun to grow yet), but this homeowner in Arden wasn't able to. Fortunately, we have seen much worse than what was in their crawlspace, and we have a great product that takes the mold right off, Mold-X.

In order to make this crawlspace and the home as a whole healthier, we had to do a lot of work and install several products. Our crew started off with the drain mat and the CleanSpace. The drain mat is almost exactly what it sounds like, it is a soft "mat" that is laid on the ground below the CleanSpace. Its main purpose is to help move and drain the water, but it also serves as a cushion when crawling. The CleanSpace comes next and is rolled out over the drain mat. The liner is laid out flat and pretty tight against the ground and walls. This is for a few reasons, for one it helps the water to drain better, but having it tight against the floors and walls prevents it from being torn or pulled down easily.

The next two products help to keep the mold and/or moisture out of the crawlspace. First, the crew applies the Mold-X throughout the crawlspace on the floor joists. This coating first off, kills any mold that is on the floor joists, and second, it helps to prevent mold from coming back again. The other product that we installed was a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers are meant to keep the relative humidity level of the crawlspace down below 55% because anything higher and mold has the chance to grow.

We are so glad that we were able to transform this homeowner's wet, moldy crawlspace into a clean, new healthy crawlspace. If you think you could benefit from our services, please give us a call or contact us online!