Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Full Encapsulation Helps HVAC Equipment Run Efficiently in Newcastle, Ontario

Purchasing a new piece of equipment is great, but things can take a frustrating turn when something holds back your new unit from its full potential. A customer in Newcastle, Ontario, reached out to Clarke Basement Systems prior to getting his furnace fixed. He wanted the unit to run as efficiently as possible, but he knew that would never happen with his wet, smelly crawl space. System Design Specialist Chris Luke met with the customer and inspected the space. Chris designed a system to keep the crawl space dry, reduce the humidity, and protect his furnace and HVAC equipment. Foreman Dave Jackson and his crew, Installation Specialists Alan Murphy and Bryan Richards, started by laying down Drainage Matting over the exposed dirt floor. CleanSpace® Vapour Barrier was installed over the exposed floor, and ThermalDry® Wall Membrane was used to encapsulate the walls. Lastly, we added an Aprilaire® Dehumidifier to keep the relative humidity below a healthy 55%. The homeowner can’t believe how efficient his HVAC equipment runs now. He can finally use his crawl space as a storage space, and he’s thrilled to be saving money each month.

Entrance

The only way down to the crawl space was through a trapdoor on the main level

Crawl Space Before

The thin layer of plastic vapour barrier wasn't keeping the moisture and humidity at bay

Protection

Not only does the encapsulation help efficiency, it also protects the equipment from water damage

Crawl Space After

Vapour barrier seals away moisture while the dehumidifier keeps the home's humidity controlled

Vapour Barrier

CleanSpace® not only seals out moisture, it also brightens up the space with a clean, finished aesthetic