Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: From Standing Water to Crawlspace Encapsulation in Ocean Pines, MD

A homeowner in Ocean Pines, MD, reached out to the experts at DryZone after noticing standing water and excessive humidity in their crawlspace, which raised concerns about potential structural damage. To address these issues, DryZone conducted a free inspection to identify the underlying causes. After assessing the situation, the team pumped out the water, regraded the area for proper drainage, and installed Drainage Matting. Following these steps, the crawlspace was encapsulated, and a SmartSump system was added to safeguard against any water intrusion from plumbing leaks or rainfall.

Hygrometer

The ideal relative humidity in a crawlspace is below 55%. This crawlspace humidity is over 64% causing issues of wood rot and microbial growth.

Standing Water

This crawlspace has standing water causing issues with high humidity and wood rot.

Standing Water

Standing water can cause structural issues and microbial growth.

Hanging Insulation

The hanging insulation will loose it's R-Value and will not protect your home from cold drafts.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace is a heavy 20-millimeter-thick liner manufactured in 7 layers. It is a blend of high-density polyethylene for puncture resistance, low-density polyethylene for flexibility, and polyester cord reinforcement for brute tear resistance.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace creates an attractive, bright, tough crawlspace liner that is vapor proof. It helps to keep floors warmer and lowers heating costs.

SmartSump

The SmartSump features an innovative lid design that captures water from any plumbing leaks in a special alarm pocket. This causes the WaterWatch Alarm to sound an alert right away. The water then flows into an airtight floor drain, allowing it to escape while preventing damp air from re-entering your crawlspace. Additionally, the WaterWatch alarm is equipped to notify you in case of pump or power failures.