200 Year Old Crawlspace Repairs in Penobscot, ME

A homeowner from Penobscot, ME reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with their 200 year old damp crawlspace. The area was built with a granite foundation, along with a concrete floor that was not pitched properly. The homeowner already had a sump pump but the water was not making it to the pump to be removed. System Design Specialist Stacy H. met with the homeowner to give a free estimate on how to best meet their needs in protecting their crawlspace.

To fully encapsulate the crawl space and keep moisture and critters out, CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. Drainage Matting is a durable barrier with dimples to help channel water and elevate the CleanSpace, keeping it clean. CleanSpace is a durable, inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls and seals up the crawl space, keeping moisture out. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter and connected to a new SmartSump pump. WaterGuard captures and channels water to the SmartSump, which then drains water out of the basement and through an Exterior Buried Discharge line that is protected against ice buildup with IceGuard. 

SprayFoam was installed on the rim joists and walls to insulate the area, keeping cold air out during the winter, making the space more comfortable, and saving the homeowner money on their energy bill. Finishing out the full waterproofing system was the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. The SaniDry Sedona drains directly to the SmartSump, which allows the basement to be kept at a safe humidity level all of the time without the homeowner having to empty a bucket of water to keep it running. The crawlspace now looks and feels 200 years newer! The homeowners can use the space without any further worry of water issues.