Crawl Space Products in Minnesota

American Waterworks is moving forward with a new approach to protecting crawl spaces. We call it “encapsulation.”

Our group of products forms a barrier to humidity and guards your home’s supports from deterioration.

Moistness and exposure make many crawl spaces susceptible to mold and mildew, wood deterioration, termites, insects, rodents and other problems.

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System stops humidity and critters at a tough barrier. The system, which is among a family of products from the Basement Systems network, reclaims the crawl space for use for storage and protects utilities inside it. American Waterworks offers the line of products, including vapor barriers, accesses, a specially sized sump pump, drainage mat, structural supports and dehumidifier.

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Crawl Space Vapor Barrier in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa

The CleanSpace Crawl Space Vapor Barrier is a 20-mil thick polyethylene liner that's similar to a pool liner. Constructed in seven layers, it includes a high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and two layers of polyester cord reinforcement that combine to make the material durable and tear-resistant. A 25-year warranty assures you a long life and good value and allows homeowners and servicemen alike to access the crawlspace with no worries of damaging or ruining the material. Once the entire system is installed, the crawl space in MN, WI & IA will be completely isolated from the outside air and earth, and can even be used for storage, freeing up space in your home.

Your home will experience less moisture and humidity, and without outside winter cold and summer humidity, your home will be better preserved and more energy-efficient. With its white outer layer and UltraFresh antimicrobial additive, your crawlspace will look bright and clean for a long time to come!

American Waterworks offers free estimate for CleanSpace crawl space vapor barrier systems in MN, WI & IA. Contact us for a free estimate today!

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CleanSpace Drainage Matting

In crawl spaces with concrete floors, American Waterworks of Minnesota will usually recommend installing a crawl space drainage matting underneath the crawl space vapor barrier. This drainage, created from a dimpled polyethylene matting, creates raised spaces that allow water on top of the concrete floor and be guided by the matting to the sump pump. This keeps water from collecting under the CleanSpace and ensures a healthy, effective system.

Contact us for a free estimate for crawl space waterproofing in MN, IA & WI.

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Block Wall Treatment

Installing a vapor barrier in a crawl space comes with one important challenge: covering the entire wall to protect moisture from passing through. If we coat all the walls and floor with an opaque covering, how will termite and pest inspectors be able to check for infestations?

Image on the right shows WallCap being installed in a crawl space with block wall.

A proper crawl space vapor barrier should be installed with a space left at the top around the entire edge to accommodate for this. This way, the common signs of an infestation- such as mud tubes from termite paths, can be easily sighted without needing to remove the layer.

Covering the tops of block walls will also protect your home from the enormous amount of exposure that the block openings adds to the home, helping to prevent moisture from passing upwards behind the CleanSpace and into the crawl space air.

This product is called WallCap and is available only through Basement Systems dealer network in Minnesota, Wisconsin & Iowa. Image on the right shows how our CleanSpace vapor barrier blends in with WallCap.

Contact American Waterworks for a free crawl space inspection and estimate in MN, WI & IA.

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Crawl Space Vent Covers and Doors, and Access Wells

When you make the decision to upgrade your crawl space and keep it dry, usable, and energy efficient, it's vital that you properly seal off all outside air.  This means that not only should you install a plastic vapor barrier on the walls and floors-- you should also seal off all vents, doors, and openings in the area.  Crawl space vent covers and airtight crawl space doors, made with materials that will not rust, rot, or corrode are the answer. Once you've sealed it off, wouldn't you like to access that space and use it for something more?

Crawl Space Vent Covers

American Waterworks, building scientists, and the US Department of Energy agree that a vented crawl space in all climates- warm and cold- is a bad idea. Allowing hot summer air into the space will cause it to cool in the cooler crawlspace. As the air cools, its relative humidity will rise, and moisture will deposit on all surfaces in a MN, WI or IA crawl space, allowing damaging mold to flourish and making the wood damp and perfect for termites.

In the winter, the cold air that enters will cool down pipes, furnaces, water heaters, heating ducts, and the floorboards above, creating a drain on utility bills and an uncomfortable surface to walk on above.

Crawl Space Doors

To be properly protected, it's important to seal the entire crawl space area.  If the vents are sealed and a crawl space vapor barrier is installed-- but you still have your old, rotting, drafty crawl space door, then your space is not fully protected.  Besides, who wants a rotting, poorly-sealed crawl space door, anyways?

Be sure to install an airtight crawl space access door along with your vents, such as Basement Systems' EverLast Crawl Space Door.  This all-plastic door will never rot, warp, or need paint.

Our crawl space door secures to the crawl space opening with four screwed knobs, with a layer of weather striping keeping it sealed off from outside air.  It's the perfect compliment to your vent covers!

Crawl Space Access Wells

A sealed crawl space can become usable space for you!  Once the crawl space is dry and has a thick, durable CleanSpace liner installed, you can begin to use the space for storage of personal items.  Keep your crawl space entrance attractive and clean with the EverLast Crawl Space Access well.

Our EverLast Crawl Space Access Well is large enough for you you to use to crouch down and enter your crawl space. Its durability holds back soil, nicely adding to your yard's landscaping while providing the durability and strength you need for years of access.

American Waterworks addresses this problem by installing airtight crawlspace doors and crawl space vent covers. These, combined with the CleanSpace vapor barrier, will turn the crawlspace into part of the housing envelope and keep outside moisture from intruding. Contact us for a free crawl space estimate.

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The Turtl Crawl Space Access System

Crawl space access wells are notoriously ugly, rotting, and deteriorated spaces. There is generally no attempt to create an airtight seal, and air is allowed to flow freely from the outside into the area, bringing humidity and moisture in your Minnesota, crawl space.

The Turtl addresses these problems by providing a durable crawl space entrance that is designed to seal out outside cold and moisture. Its design is secure and lockable, and because it will never rot, rust, or corrode, it will stay clean and great-looking for a very long time to come. When it comes to crawl space doors in Minnesota, there is nothing like it!

The Turtl comes in green, brown and beige to match your homes' exterior.

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SaniDry CSB Dehumidifier

Crawl space humidity has been plaguing homes in MN, WI and IA since the day the first one was built. Allowing humidity to go unchecked in the space leads to rotting floors and support beams, buckling floors, foul odors, flourishing mold, dust mites, rodents, small animals, and insect infestations. To make matters worse, the air in a crawl space is drawn into the rest of the house as warm air rises and exits through the upper levels, creating a vacuum below. To put it simply- if it's in the crawl space air, it will find its way into the home.

American Waterworks recognizes how serious this problem is, and they have responded with the SaniDry CSB - the best crawlspace dehumidifier on the market! This Energy Star rated dehumidifier is powerful enough to take on the challenges of crawlspace humidity at about a third of the energy usage of the standard models sold in hardware stores. It includes a powerful 200cfm blower that will send the dry air circulating throughout the crawl space, and in time it will even dry out wood piers and sub floors. It is able to drain moisture out of your home automatically, with no need for a collection tray. And a filter installed with each model will remove particles in the air as small as 2 microns - smaller than dust mite waste and most mold spores. Your air will be healthier than ever!

Contact American Waterworks for a free moisture control estimate in MN.

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Crawl Space Waterproofing in Minnesota

A vital part of keeping a crawl space dry is to make sure that crawl space flooding is addressed. American Waterworks is ready for the job, providing Basement Systems' SmartSump Crawl Space Drainage System.

This crawl space sump pump includes a heavy-duty sump pump liner and cast-iron 1/3 horsepower sump pump. A stand is installed at the bottom of each sump to keep the pump off the bottom of the liner and away from any residues, and a WaterWatch alarm on top will warn the homeowner of any sump pump failures or plumbing leaks. A special ball-in-cup design allows the sump to drain away water leaks while remaining airtight and perfect for your crawl space needs.

The SmartSump crawl space sump pump also comes with an optional battery backup UltraSump system. This backup sump pump is specially designed to run in the case of the primary sump pump failing, becoming overwhelmed, or losing power. The UltraSump is able to pump out an amazing 11,500 gallons of water on a single charge- enough that you can sleep easy, knowing the space will be dry all the time!

Contact American Waterworks for a free moisture control estimate in MN, WI & IA.

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SmartSump Crawl Space Drain

If you decide that a crawl space sump pump is not necessary for your space, there is still an option available that can easily and cost-effectively protect your MN crawlspace from filling with water in the case of a plumbing leak: the SmartDrain. This crawl space drain is able to install into a CleanSpace system without compromising the vapor barrier and includes a WaterWatch alarm that's able to sound off to warn you if a leak should one occur. Any water entering into the crawl space will first sound off the alarm and then be drained underneath the liner into the earth below. This is a great idea for your crawlspace!

Contact American Waterworks for a free estimate in MN, WI & IA.

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Crawl Space Foundation Support

Weak foundation soils, settling support columns, and improperly spaced supports are common within a crawl space, and they can often lead to sagging and signs of fatigue. If your home is experiencing settling columns, or sagging floor beams and joists in your home, rebuilding and replacing the structure is not your only option. The SmartJack Crawl Space Foundation Support System provides Minneapolis, MN the fast, cost-effective, and superior solution that you need. Fully compatible with a CleanSpace Crawl Space Encapsulation System, and are able to provide immediate stabilization and results.

The SmartJack provides many advantages over the old-fashioned and less desirable methods are still in use in some areas. Concrete columns are used in some areas for crawl space foundation support in MN, WI & IA, but these columns provide a time-consuming repair while waiting for the concrete to cure. Additionally, these non-adjustable beams may need to be shimmed for extra support later. Additional shimming is a temporary fix at best- one which will likely need to continue to be shimmed in the future and will provide a solution that will not lift the floors or walls, and potentially cause damage to the area. Another alternative- the light-duty jack post- will operate under very limited capacities, will not address the problem of weak foundation soils, and is very difficult to adjust.

The SmartJack addresses all these shortcomings with galvanized steel crawl space support columns in MN, IA & WI, which are able to bear vertical loads exceeding 60,000 pounds each. These supports can be installed in less than one day, and their engineered design will efficiently transfer load to existing soils. No messy concrete or curing time is needed, and the adjustable columns provide the opportunity to attempt to restore the structure to its original position.

American Waterworks would like to help you restore the structure, comfort, and property value of your home to its maximum potential. If you'd like a free, no obligation crawl space encapsulation or crawl space structural repair estimate, call or contact us online today!

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