Basement Crawl Space Repair in Waterville, Vermont | Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Challenge
A homeowner in Waterville, Vermont, was experiencing moisture and air infiltration issues in an older basement crawl space beneath their home. The space had exposed foundation walls, unfinished surfaces, and unsealed areas that allowed damp conditions and outside air to impact the basement environment. After inspecting the basement crawl space, our team found exposed masonry surfaces and unsealed upper foundation areas, allowing moisture and outside air infiltration beneath the home. The basement lacked proper encapsulation and insulation systems to help isolate the space from outside conditions. The basement environment was vulnerable to humidity, cold air infiltration, and seasonal temperature fluctuations.
Solution
To help improve and protect the basement crawl space environment, our team installed:
- CleanSpace basement encapsulation system
- Drainage matting is installed beneath the CleanSpace liner to help create a protective separation layer across the floor
- Full vapor barrier coverage along the basement walls and floor surfaces
- An encapsulation system designed to help isolate the basement from ground moisture and damp conditions
- 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 create a cleaner and more controlled basement environment
The basement crawl space in this Waterville, Vermont home was transformed from a damp and unfinished environment into a much cleaner, sealed, and better-protected space. The combination of drainage matting, CleanSpace encapsulation, and closed-cell spray foam insulation now helps separate the basement from ground moisture and outside air intrusion while improving the overall condition and appearance beneath the home.
