Installing New Insulation in the Crawl Space in Middletown, NJ
Challenge
This customer in Middletown, NJ, had a flood in his crawl space. Afraid that mold might start growing throughout the area, he contacted our Crawl Space Division and we were sent out to inspect and treat. As we thoroughly examined the crawl space, we didn't find any signs of mold. Unfortunately, every piece of insulation was saturated and needed to be removed ASAP. On top of that, using our hygrometer, the humidity levels in the crawl space was extremely high too.
Solution
First, we removed all the contaminated insulation from the crawl space and disposed of it. Next, we wiped down all the joists and installed ComfortTherm® insulation. ComfortTherm® insulation provides excellent temperature and noise control, and comes with a vapor-retarder for use in hot, humid climates. Lastly, to control the humidity levels, we installed a Sani-Dry Sedona commercial-grade dehumidifier. The Sedona directs the extracted water pulled out of the air directly into the sump pump and will control the humidity levels in the crawl space.
