Crawl Space Insulation Before & After Photos

This Cornwall homeowner had a large crawlspace beneath his home, and noticed that it often felt damp and moist there. Worried that this moisture could lead to mold and structural damage, he reached out to the experts at Dr. Energy Saver of CT for help. 

After their visit, the specialists at Dr. Energy Saver of CT transformed this crawlspace into a dry, protected space. Our patented CleanSpace Vapor Barrier prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through, keeping your crawl space dry and preventing mold and rot from damaging your home. With a 25-year warranty against rips and tears, CleanSpace is sure to keep your crawl space safe and dry for years to come. 

The old-fashioned way to insulate a crawlspace was to install fiberglass batt insulation between the joists, and to vent the crawl space so that outside air could circulate beneath the house. Unfortunately, Fiberglass insulation doesn’t respond well to the moist conditions that can be found in this area of the home. The cotton-like material absorbs moisture, compresses or sags, and loses R-value like it did in this home. The Dr. Energy Saver of Connecticut team insulated the crawlspace walls using spray foam, and we installed insulation and our CleanSpace vapor barrier on the floor. This home is now more energy efficient and comfortable with a clean and properly insulated crawl space.   

A crawl space under this Glastonbury, CT’s first-floor bedroom was created when the original owners of the house put on an addition. The space had a dirt floor and vents to the outdoors. A number of years ago, the homeowners hired someone to insulate the crawl space. Insulation was installed on all of the surfaces and covered with plastic. When the homeowners checked the condition of the crawl space in the early summer, they discovered that the insulation was moldy and falling down, the vents were rotted (allowing access to the house by critters of all sizes), and the space had very high humidity. The homeowners couldn't call us fast enough!

A full encapsulation of the crawl space was a necessity. CleanSpace was installed on top of the dirt floor to prevent moisture from seeping through. The SilverGlo panels were placed on the wall to act as a radiant barrier. Lastly, a SaniDry dehumidifier was installed to keep humidity below 55%. Now, with this full crawl space encapsulation and a SaniDry dehumidifier installed by our company, the homeowners now have a clean, dry, critter-free space under their bedroom!

This South Lyme, CT crawl space was run down, and its lack of insulation was causing uncomfortable temperatures in the rest of the home. Despite its large size, the area was also dirty and could not be used as a proper storage space. Wanting to make use of the space and improve the comfort of his home, the homeowner did some online research and decided to schedule an appointment with the experts at Dr. Energy Saver of CT.

Soon after, sales representative Taz Peterson arrived to inspect the home. Taz quickly identified the problems in the crawl space and shared his findings with the homeowner. Together, they discussed some possible solutions and found the best fit for the homeowner. 

On the first day of production, foreman Rudy Abel arrived with his crew to begin the project. First, they insulated the home's rim joist, which would prevent crawl space air from leaking into the rest of the home. Next, the team installed CleanSpace liner, which acts as a moisture barrier and covers up the dirty crawl space floor below. Finally, they lined the walls with SilverGlo insulation, which includes a built-in reflective barrier. When the team was done, the crawl space had been transformed from a cluttered, uncomfortable crawl space into a neatly lined and well insulated area. The homeowner was more than satisfied with the results, excited that this project had provided him with a more energy efficient home, as well as some valuable storage space, all in one.