Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Homeowner in Need of Encapsulation in SE Calgary, AB
This homeowner in Southeast Calgary, Alberta encountered issues with mold and dampness in their crawl space. Wanting to protect their home investment and eliminate the issues with a permanent solution, they contacted the experts at Doug Lacey's Basement Systems.
A System Design Specialist was able assess the situation and provide the homeowners with a FREE, no obligation quote designed specific to address all of their concerns. Our Production Team was then able to then come to the home to install our CleanSpace® crawl space vapor barrier encapsulation to prevent moisture from passing through the floors. This durable liner will allow for servicemen to use the space without damage while transforming the crawl space into usable storage space. Included in this homeowners waterproofing system design is our SuperSump® sump pump system. A full-featured system, SuperSump® includes the best components available including a top-rated 1/3HP Zoeller® pump is designed for reliability & high-volume pumping. In case of a power outage, our UltraSump® battery backup sump pump is tied into the system, set at the highest level the UltraSump® will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery! To remove an excess moisture within the air now and in the future they homeowner had our NEW SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier installed. The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier can eliminate 95 pints of water per day and move over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute. The System has a "MERV 8" Air carbon filter designed to remove mold spores, dust, dust mite droppings and a range of other allergens from the air in your home so the homeowner can live worry free. This homeowner can now rest easy knowing that they have regained their valuable crawlspace.
Before Encapsulation
This is a view of what the crawlspace looked like before the encapsulation.
After Encapsulation
A view of the crawlspace after it had been fully encapsulated. The area is now a usable space.
SuperSump® Sump Pump System
The Sump system is put in place to redirect any water that enters the crawlspace outside of the home.
SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier
The SaniDry Sedona removes excess moisture from the air and directs it into the installed sump system.