Crawl Space Repair in Sheffield, Vermont | Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Challenge
A homeowner in Sheffield, Vermont, was experiencing moisture and air infiltration issues in an older crawl space beneath their home. The space had exposed earth floors, unfinished foundation surfaces, and unsealed areas that allowed damp conditions and outside air to impact the crawl space environment. After inspecting the crawl space, our team found exposed dirt floors and unfinished foundation surfaces that were allowing ground moisture and humid air to enter the space beneath the home. The crawl space also lacked proper sealing and insulation around the rim joists, allowing outside air infiltration year-round. Like many older Vermont crawl spaces, the area was vulnerable to moisture buildup, cold air movement, and seasonal temperature fluctuations.
Solution
To help improve and protect the crawl space environment, our team installed:
- CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system
- Full vapor barrier coverage across the crawl space floor
- Encapsulation along the crawl space perimeter surfaces
- Closed-cell spray foam insulation along the rim joists and upper foundation areas
- Sealed transition between the CleanSpace system and spray foam insulation
- Moisture and air sealing system designed to help isolate the home from outside conditions beneath the structure
The crawl space in this Sheffield, Vermont, home was transformed from a damp and exposed environment into a much cleaner, sealed, and better-protected space. The new CleanSpace encapsulation system, combined with closed-cell spray foam insulation, now helps reduce moisture intrusion and outside air movement beneath the home while improving the overall condition and efficiency of the crawl space environment.
