Up close on the wood under the home
This is a familiar sight for DryZone inspectors. Most of the time these mold spores are just on the surface. However, these are a clear sign of high humidity or moisture in the crawlspace. Catching the problem early is great and is far less costly than wood replacement and major construction.
Old metal shroud around the crawlspace door
These metal shrouds are easily rusted and look terrible. They do nothing to stop debris and water from seeping in.
A look out at an Everlast access well
The Everlast access well is made of high quality plastic. It is stackable, which means if your crawlspace entry is very deep in the ground all you need to do it add another section. Also, they won't warp or rust. DryZone adds nice looking stones to the entry as well, to aid in drainage.
Power vent fan
These power vent fans are supposed to pull air into or out of the crawlspace, depending on the season. They really aren't very powerful and use way too much energy.
Crawlspace sump pump installation
This picture shows the large sump pit that will soon house a Crawl Space Sump Pump. DryZone uses a large amount of stone to provide a lot of drainage for the sump. To keep the liner tight and continuous, it will be tucked into the sump container and the lid will be secured. This will ensure that there are no leaks in the vapor barrier.
After the Sump Pump is Fully Installed in Millsboro, DE Home
Here you can see the way the liner and sump pump lid look like they belong together. The sump lid is two pieces, which makes for easier access during maintenance appointments. You can also see the water watch alarm (little red and yellow disk), which sounds like a smoke detector if it gets wet. This little alarm can help to prevent major damage if a pipe leaks under your home. Basically, if you hear the alarm and see that a pipe is leaking, you can shut off the water and have it fixed. This cuts down on the cost and headache of cleanup.
Clean crawlspace after the CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed in Millsboro, DE Home
It is now much easier to access pipes or duct work. One tight and continuous CleanSpace crawl space vapor barrier will minimize water vapor coming up through the ground. This will help to lower humidity and also controls the nasty smells.
Rim Joist Insulation in Millsboro, DE Home
There are a couple names for the cavity created when the floor joists meet the banner board. DryZone employees usually just refer to it as a rim joist slot. These areas will span most of the perimeter of the house and can be a source for air leaks. DryZone uses a method of insulation to get a tight seal and stop thermal leaks and air flow. This is an easy and efficient way to make your crawlspace less of a problem and more like a part of the house.
Digging a Trench for the Discharge Line in Millsboro, DE
The sump pump's main purpose is to discharge the water. Here is how the DryZone team does it. The optimum distance from a house for a discharge pipe is ten feet. Some homeowners choose to go farther if they are trying to pump water to the back fence into the woods. We never like to go less than 10 feet because the idea is to get the pump to discharge to undisturbed virgin soil. If the discharge is too close to the house, it will likely drain right back in to the crawlspace or basement, creating a circular motion. We want that water to drain out and away from the house. You can also see the careful way that DryZone crews remove the sod. We want to be able to replace the grass and make it look like it was never disturbed.
Beautiful Finished Crawlspace in Millsboro, Delaware
You can see the sump pump is ready to go and the vapor barrier is clean and tight. Also, the vents are blocked and sealed to prevent new humid air from coming in. This crawlspace should be nice and mild throughout the entire year. Unwelcome odors and high humidity are a thing of the of the past.
SaniDry CX , A Strong Dehumidifier for a Crawl Space in Millsboro, DE Home
The SaniDry CX (in blue) is a powerful machine that doesn't use a lot of power. It is capable of removing 109 pints of water from the crawlspace air each day. This powerful dehumidifier will help to control the humidity so that mold and wood rot don't take over. The small white box is a condensate pump. It will pump the drippings off to a sump pump or directly outside. DryZone makes it a policy to only use a gravity drip if the SaniDry is less than an arms length away from a sump pump. If it is further away, we will need to use a condensate pump to avoid problems.