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Crawl Space Repair and Encapsulation in Chattanooga, TN

A wet crawl space beneath a home can be very inefficient and unhealthy. It’s not the water that’s the culprit… it’s the humidity that is generated. Humidity in a crawl space radiates through a home and causes mold to grow. Controlling the moisture in your crawl space will make your home a much healthy and cleaner place.

In addition, a crawl space in Tennessee that is not encapsulated can bring in many rodents and pests, which can in turn make their way up into your living area.

American Foundation & Basement Repairs has the solution for your crawl space problems. We can make your crawl space dry... so dry that you can use it as storage! We use the patented and award-winning CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System to solve crawl space moisture problems.

The CleanSpace system is a technology that combines building science and common sense to fix an age old system. This system makes your home more energy efficient (can reduce home energy costs by 10-20%) and greatly improves indoor air quality throughout your home. We provide no-obligation crawl space inspections. Our experts can give you recommendations on how to solve your crawl space moisture problem. We service Chattanooga, Bristol, Johnson City, Morristown, Kingsport, and surrounding areas in TN.

Crawl Space Vapor Barriers and Encapsulation

The CleanSpace Encapsulation System completely isolates your home from humid soils and protects against pests, rodents, termites, and mold growth. A drainage system is set up to push out any water that may accumulate in your crawl space. A thick, puncture and tear resistant liner is placed in your crawl space along the floor and walls. The liner is then sealed off in areas where any moisture can potentially enter.

Crawl Space Sump Pump Installation

Often times a sump pump is needed when encapsulating a crawl space. Moisture needs to stay out and away from the crawl space. The sump pump drains the water that accumulates below the encapsulated crawl space and moves it outside... far away from your home. The SmartSump Sump Pump is designed just for crawl spaces. Its lid is designed so damp air cannot enter your crawl space. Also available is the the SmartDrain with Plumbing Leak Alarm, which detects plumbing leaks and moisture that enters into your crawl space.

Venting Your Crawl Space and Keeping it Dry

When encapsulating a crawl space, it is extremely important to seal off anywhere that outside air may seep in. The WallCap and CleanSpace Vent Covers do just that. The WallCap seals large openings at the top block walls which typically vent humid and unconditioned air into your crawl space. The CleanSpace Vent Covers restrict the outside air from coming in by covering up vents that lead into the crawl space. American Foundation & Basement Repairs also provides the Crawl-O-Sphere, which takes dry conditioned air from the first floor of your home and adds it to your crawl space. The addition of the dry air to the encapsulated crawl space cavity helps keep the area warm, dry, and healthy.

Crawl Space Dehumidification

Controlling the humidity in your crawl space is extremely important. Humidity causes musty odors, allergens, and mold growth. The SaniDry Crawl Space Dehumidifier and Air Filtration system eliminates humidity, keeping your crawl space dry. A dry crawl space ensures healthy air throughout the rest of your home.

Crawl Space Doors

Just because your crawl space needs to be sealed from outside air doesn’t mean you can’t enter the crawl space. Once a crawl space is encapsulated, it will be so dry that you can use it for storage. The EverLast Crawl Space Door seals your crawl space from outside elements yet allows access for easy storage or home maintenance. We also have available the Turtl Crawl Space Access Door which is made of extremely durable plastic. This entry way provides convenient access to below-grade level crawl spaces.