Crawl Space Humidity Control in Taftsville, VT | Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 by Irma Hamrysky
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Challenge
Damp conditions were affecting the crawl space beneath this Taftsville, Vermont home. Moisture originating from the ground, combined with elevated humidity in the crawl space air, created an environment that required a more comprehensive solution. The homeowner needed to isolate the crawl space from ground moisture while also controlling humidity and providing protection against unexpected water above the finished encapsulation liner. Matt Clark's Northern Basement Systems evaluated the crawl space and determined that encapsulation combined with active dehumidification would provide an effective moisture-control solution. A drainage point was also incorporated into the system to provide additional protection in the event of an unexpected plumbing leak or other water entering above the encapsulation liner.
Solution
Our crew installed the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System to create a durable barrier between the crawl space and the ground below.
A SmartDrain™ was incorporated into CleanSpace to provide a drainage point for unexpected water entering above the liner. Its WaterWatch® alarm provides an additional warning if water reaches the drain.
A SaniDry™ dehumidifier was installed to automatically remove excess moisture from the crawl space air and help maintain appropriate humidity levels.
Products Installed
• CleanSpace® Crawl Space Encapsulation System — A durable liner designed to isolate the crawl space from ground moisture while creating a clean, bright and easier-to-maintain environment beneath the home.
• SmartDrain™ — Provides a drainage point for unexpected water entering above the CleanSpace liner. The system includes a WaterWatch® alarm designed to alert the homeowner if water reaches the drain.
• SaniDry™ Dehumidifier — A high-performance dehumidification system designed for basement and crawl space environments. SaniDry automatically removes excess moisture from the air to help maintain appropriate humidity levels.
CleanSpace now separates the crawl space from the damp ground, while SaniDry provides ongoing control of moisture in the air. SmartDrain adds another layer of protection by providing a drainage point and warning system for unexpected water above the encapsulation liner. Together, the three components address different sources of crawl space moisture as one coordinated system. By combining CleanSpace encapsulation, SmartDrain protection, and SaniDry dehumidification, Northern Basement Systems provided this Taftsville, Vermont, homeowner with a comprehensive crawl space moisture-control solution and a cleaner, drier environment beneath the home.
