Photo Album: Vapor barrier in Crawlspace in Wainfleet, ON
Charlotte has a house with a crawlspace in Wainfleet, On with a dirt floor and a failed sump pump. Omni Basement Systems recommended a vapor barrier called Cleanspace. Cleanspace is a 20 mil thick poly which extremely strong and durable and comes with a 25 year warranty. Cleanspace also contains a product called ultrafresh with is a anti-microbial to resist mould growth. their sump pump that was in plce had failed so Omni installed the amazing Zoeller M98 1/2hp pump. This pump will discharge 3900GPH at 10 foot head.
Dirt floor
This type of construction is very harmful to your home. THe moisture will come out of the dirt and make the building materials above mouldy and soft.
Drainage matting
The drainage matting will protect the liner about to be installed over top. it will also help to distribute any standing water.
Cleanspace
Cleanspace is a 20 mil/7layer thick vapor barrier that has an antimicrobial product built in.
Entrance
The installers made sure to wrap the entrance to make it easier to access the crawlspace from the basement.
