Photo Album: Encapsulating a Crawl Space in North Adams, MA
This homeowner in North Adams, MA called us hoping to get his basement refinished. When we arrived in the home, we noticed that the crawlspace was not well insulated, which was causing issues the homeowner had been experiencing.
In order to encapsulate the crawlspace, we first had to remove the old insulation. Then, we insulated the walls with SilverGlo™ insulation, which has graphite infused into the foam, increasing the R-Value by 24% over standard foam. We then put dimpled drainage matting on the floor to create a thermal break. Then, TerraBlock™ floor insulation was installed over it. Finally, CleanSpace™ encapsulation liner was installed over that and permanently sealed and fastened into the crawlspace. We added additional closed cell spray foam to complete the encapsulation.
Now, this homeowner will have a more comfortable home!
Before the work is done
This crawlspace is poorly insulated - it only has fiberglass batts that are falling off the subfloor.
Before - Angle 2
This is another angle of the crawlspace - the fiberglass batts are falling off the subfloor.
Beginning stages
Fiberglass batts have been removed. Silverglo has been installed on the walls and drainage matting (not pictured) and TerraBlock have been installed on the floor.
CleanSpace™ Down
The CleanSpace™ liner has been installed.
Rim joist insulated
Two-part closed cell spray foam is sprayed on the rim joist (the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the house) to further insulate the crawl space.
Crawl Space Complete!
This crawl space is fully encapsulated and insulated! Now, this homeowner will have a more comfortable home!
