Giving This Crawl Space Better Protection from Moisture in Vancouver
Challenge
This crawl space needed better moisture protection, updated insulation, and a good overall cleanup. Ground moisture can leave the area beneath a home damp, while gaps around the foundation and rim joists can allow drafts to enter. The wood surfaces also needed attention as part of creating a cleaner, better-protected space.
Solution
Our team started by cleaning the crawl space, removing loose debris and spider webs and wiping down accessible heating ducts and sewer lines. The wood and other organic surfaces were then treated with a specialized mould-control treatment.
For better crawl space moisture control, we added a drainage layer across the floor to help manage ground seepage. A durable crawl space encapsulation barrier was installed over it and carefully sealed around the footings, support piers, and foundation walls.
We finished by installing new crawl space insulation along the foundation walls and around the rim joists. Gaps and seams were sealed to help reduce drafts and improve energy efficiency.
With the cleanup, moisture protection, and insulation upgrades complete, this crawl space is now cleaner, better insulated, and better prepared to manage moisture beneath the home.
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