Before & After
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In Mineral, Simon wanted to address moisture concerns in his 1,200-square-foot crawl space before they began affecting the rest of the home. The area was exposed to excess humidity and lacked proper insulation, creating unstable conditions beneath the house and increasing the risk of future moisture-related problems.
Scott and his crew installed a complete CleanSpace® vapor barrier system throughout the crawl space to seal out ground moisture and create a cleaner, more controlled environment beneath the home. To further improve the space, SilverGlo™ insulation was added along the crawl space walls to help regulate temperatures and increase the home’s overall energy efficiency.
As shown in the after photo, the crawl space is now cleaner, drier, and far better protected from future moisture issues. Simon can now enjoy greater peace of mind knowing the area beneath his home is properly sealed, insulated, and built for long-term protection.
We love seeing clean, dry crawl spaces! This particular homeowner, whose crawl space was already encapsulated, noticed a musty smell coming from his crawl space, and when our System Designer, Paul Heckman, went down there, he found that water was seeping into the crawl space through the insulated walls, and designed a solution. Our Foreman, Charlie Evans, and his crew went in and removed some of the old insulation, and replaced it with our own SilverGlo Insulation. They lined the crawl space with our CleanSpace Vapor Barrier, and installed one of our SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier to ensure that our client's home stays clean and dry! No more musty smells for this homeowner!
In Adamstown, MD, a homeowner was looking to upgrade their crawl space and contacted Fortress Foundation Solutions for a free inspection. Paul, one of our experienced System Designers, performed a thorough evaluation of the crawl space and discovered signs of water intrusion and elevated humidity levels.
After reviewing his findings and recommendations, the homeowners decided to move forward with the project. Our crew removed the hanging insulation, addressed the water issues, installed our drainage system, and tied everything into a TripleSafe™ sump pump system.
While a TripleSafe™ sump pump is not typically necessary in every crawl space, this particular home was taking on a significant amount of water. Based on the conditions, we determined that installing the sump pump was the best long-term solution to properly protect the crawl space and keep it dry.
Ms. Home Owner Called Fortress Foundation Solutions because she noticed her floors were sagging and soft.
We sent out our system designer Skylar and he was swiftly able to diagnose and find a cure for her damp crawl space.
Gary and his crew hustled and got the job done while working with Ms. Home owner's time restraints and ended up leaving her crawl space safe, happy and healthy!
Sarah, a homeowner in Stafford, Virginia reached out to Fortress Foundation Solutions after calling a home inspector out to the home she just inherited from her parents. Upon that inspection he found significant problems and red flags regarding her crawl space. The inspector recommended Fortress and she called to set up a free evaluation. Scott was the system designer who met with Sarah and completed the inspection. After careful consideration he concluded she needed a full CleanSpace vapor barrier, SilverGlo wall insulation, a high quality dehumidifier and a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. Sarah agreed and team Fortress got to work.
