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CRAWL SPACE ENCAPSULATION
Crawl space encapsulation is a process that seals the area beneath a building to prevent moisture and improve air quality. Crawl space solutions include installing a moisture barrier on the ground and walls, sealing vents and other openings, and adding insulation panels.
Implementing crawl space encapsulation in the Portland and Seattle areas is vital to protect homes from costly repairs, ensure healthier indoor air, and enhance energy efficiency throughout the year. Crawl space solutions are especially important in the Pacific Northwest. This region endures frequent rainfall, which immensely increases the risk of moisture accumulation in crawl spaces. Therefore, the goal is to create a dry environment that reduces mold growth, pest infestations, and structural damage.
1. Clean and prepare the space
2. Ensure proper drainage
3. Seal and insulate
4. Drainage matting and vapor barrier liner
5. Double tape seams
6. Control air humidity
7. Performance Monitoring
8. Warranty
9. Maintenance
Crawl SPACE SUMP PUMPS
Sump pumps are commonly used in crawl spaces and basements to remove excess water that may accumulate due to groundwater infiltration, high water tables, or flooding. Our products are designed to keep your crawl space dry while making your life easier.
TripleSafe™
Sump Pump System
Providing three levels of protection for your crawl space, the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System is designed for your peace of mind. For normal functioning, the TripleSafe™ has a powerful, Zoeller® ⅓ horsepower sump pump set at the lowest level. For heavy volumes of water or in case of primary pump failure, a second, more powerful Zoeller® ½ hp pump will take over. In case of a power outage, our UltraSump® battery backup sump pump will pump 11,500 gallons or more on a fully charged battery.
Advantages
- ⅓ hp primary pump can discharge 2,220 gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head.
- ½ hp secondary pump can discharge as much as 3,900 additional gallons of water per hour at an 8-foot head.
- In the case of a tripped circuit, power outage, or sump failure, your TripleSafe™’s UltraSump® Battery Backup System will kick in.
- Can support a second battery to achieve extended running time.
UltraSump®
Battery Backup System
The optional UltraSump battery back-up system can be added to the SuperSump as additional protection in case the power fails. The battery backup will automatically kick in and begin removing water from your crawl space, preventing a flood. The UltraSump® system can pump out in excess of 11,500 gallons of water on a fully charged battery.
Advantages
- Once the power is restored, the UltraSump will automatically recharge
- Comes with an alarm in case of power failure, sounding when the backup pump is running and silencing when power is restored.
- The alarm also protects you in case the main system is accidentally unplugged
SHIPSHAPE: FROM RISK DETECTION TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT
ShipShape empowers homeowners to lower maintenance costs, optimize system performance, and enhance the safety and efficiency of their homes.
With ShipShape, homeowners in Oregon and Washington gain access to:
- 24/7 performance monitoring to ensure that foundation and waterproofing systems are functioning at their best.
- Proactive maintenance assistance to address issues before they become costly problems.
- Remote monitoring and control, empowering homeowners to manage their systems from anywhere.
- Comprehensive home management solutions that simplify maintenance and improve the overall efficiency of home operations.
CRAWL SPACE
DRAINAGE MATTING
& vapor barrier
Crawl space liners rest directly on the crawl space floor. If your crawl space is flooding, water can be trapped underneath, never making it to your perimeter drain.
The raised dimples on our drainage matting gives the water flooding into your crawlspace a channel underneath your crawl space liner. This directs the water flooding your crawl space to your perimeter crawl space drain and sump pump system.
CRAWL SPACE
DRAINAGE MATTING
A crawl space vapor barrier is an excellent way to keep water and moisture from your crawlspace, but it’s also important to drain away flooded water that collects underneath. By installing drainage matting, your crawl space is protected, and water is directed to your drainage system.
Advantages
- Appropriate to use on crawl space floors of all types, including concrete and dirt surfaces.
- Compatible with all our other crawl space products, including our crawl space insulation
- Available in “XL” for areas with extra heavy flooding or unusually rough terrain, providing extra durability and larger drain channels.
VAPORLOC
Elite Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
VaporLoc Elite is a 100% waterproof, 120 mils thick plastic liner that is perfect for unfinished crawl spaces preventing leaks and mold growth. This crawlspace liner creates a clean, dry, sanitary, usable area. With correct installation, it can insulate your crawlspace and reduce energy costs.
Advantages
- Greatly reduces musty smells, with an EVOH layer that seals out odors.
- Reduces allergens such as mold and dust mites, improving indoor air quality throughout the home.
- Seals out soil gasses while eliminating excessive, destructive moisture, which could lead to wood rot.
Crawl SPACE
DEHUMIDIFIERS
Due to its proximity to the ground, installing a dehumidifier in the crawl space can help address moisture problems at the source, preventing issues such as mold growth, wood rot, and structural damage. A dehumidifier in the crawl space allows you to control humidity levels in an area that is usually harder to ventilate or maintain.
SANIDRY SEDONA CRAWL SPACE DEHUMIDIFIER
With its small size, the SaniDry Sedona easily fits in small crawl spaces.
This high-performance dehumidifier and filtration system, without a bulky heat exchange core, is the world’s most efficient dehumidifier.
Advantages
- Automatic drainage and humidity sensing
- Filters mold spores, dust mite droppings, dust and other particles
- Removes up to 95 pints of water per day moving over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute.
- It can be ducted to reduce noise levels
CRAWL SPACE
SUPPORT POSTS
The crawl space support system helps distribute the weight of your house evenly across the foundation, preventing settlement and uneven settling of the structure. This is especially important in areas with expansive soils or unstable ground conditions.
SMARTJACK®
The SmartJack® operates as a crawl space stabilizer. It’s an adjustable supplemental support system used for sagging crawl spaces. It not only provides supplemental support to your failing structure, it can also often lift failing floor joists or beams, restoring them to their original position.
Advantages
- Made with strong, corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel
- The system will remain adjustable for years, should you need to perform future adjustments.
- Can be installed year-round, with installations completing in about a day. No waiting time for concrete to cure.
- Supports vertical loads exceeding 8,300 pounds, far stronger than conventional concrete repairs.
- Portable size allowing it to be installed in even the tightest of crawl spaces.
CRAWL SPACE ACCESS DOORS & WELLS
Open crawl space vents, loose crawl space doors, and wells allow moisture into your crawl space. The openings also provide easy access for pests such as rodents, insects, and termites. These two combined can cause structural damage to wooden beams, joists, and other components of the building’s foundation and structure.
cRAWL SPACE
VENT COVERS
Crawl space vent covers play an important role by closing out the air movement that would otherwise occur through vent openings. Sealing your crawl space with vent covers saves you money by blocking that air movement that is known to increase energy bills.
Advantages
- Quick and easy installation over existing vents
- Made from durable plastic you will never have to worry about painting or replacing
EVERLAST™
CRAWL SPACE DOOR
The Everlast Crawl Space door is a heavy-duty, weather-proof solution that is installed in place of your current crawl space door. The EverLast Crawl Space Door seals out intruders, looks good, and requires no maintenance.
Advantages
- Immune to moisture damage
- Unlike wood doors, it will never rot, warp, or crack.
- Can be installed against wood framing or masonry.
- Easy to open if access is required.
EVERLAST™
ACCESS WELL
The EverLast™ Access Well is our answer to those old, corroded metal window wells and rotted wood entryways that are such eyesores for some homes. This is a perfect option if you want to replace your old, ugly crawl space access well or any window wells.
Advantages
- Each unit is 48″ wide, allowing for easy access to your crawl space door or entryway.
- Fully customizable, allowing for 21″, 36 3/8″, and 51 3/4″ depths.
- Designed with heavy-gauge, durable polyethylene, which will never rot, corrode, or need paint
- When installed, a bed of gravel is laid along the bottom of the well to assist with drainage.
TURTL™
ACCESS WELL
The Turtl™ is a durable plastic crawl space access made to replace old concrete, wooden, or metal crawl space access wells. The Turtl™ entry well provides an attractive, secure entry for the crawl space.
Advantages
- The rigid plastic design ensures that it will never rot, rust, or need paint.
- For increased security and protection, the Turtl™ can be secured shut with a locking device.
- Available in green, brown, and beige colors.
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TERRAFIRMA IN ACTION
Crawl space repair is one of our specialties. For over 20 years we’ve encapsulated, insulated, and stabilized
crawl spaces across Oregon and Washington. Here are some of our favorite homeowner tips
and case studies of crawl space work we’ve done throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Crawl Space
Homeowner FAQs
Crawl space insulation vs encapsulation – which is better?
Crawl space insulation is typically ill-advised on its own. When insulation gets damp or wet, it stays wet. Dampness and mold that is able to grow in your crawl space will move throughout your home. We recommend a setup that includes a double-sealed vapor barrier as well as a dehumidifier and sufficient drainage system.
What causes a floor joist to sag?
Excess moisture in floor joist, overspanned joist supports, and excess load above joist can all cause joists to sag.
IS DRAINAGE MATTING INSTALLATION TIME-CONSUMING?
Drainage matting should not significantly add to the installation time of your crawl space vapor barrier system. When we send our crew to your home, one member will lay the drainage matting while another installs the liner over the top. A crawl space system usually installs in less than a day.
How to support floor joists in a crawl space?
In many cases, a failing crawl space structure can be resolved by installing crawl space supports. This is a fast job that can provide permanent, warrantied results. Typical installations can be completed in less than two days.
How much does crawl space insulation cost?
Cost varies based on the type of insulation, the size of the space being insulated, and how the home was constructed. However, getting an inspection and estimate to insulate your crawl space is free – click here to request an in-home appointment.
