Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

Mold remediation and total basement finishing were requested from a couple in Evansville, IN. The spouse wanted to convert the basement into an all-black room for gaming, but the mold was an issue they needed to resolve.  Mold is a living organism that breathes air, consumes food, and requires water to survive. When their food source is killed off, along with creating a dry air flow, then mold will not be able to survive. The couple was ready to remove any mold and start the process of making their dream gaming room.
Mold remediation was performed on all walls of the basement. To accomplish the black gaming room, Basement To Beautiful panels would coincidentally match that wish. Basement To Beautiful panels are waterproof, insulated walls that will not allow mold to grow on the walls. These panels eliminate conventional stud framing and fiberglass insulation. Once the basement was completed, the couple was ecstatic that their unique look turned out great!

A homeowner in Owensboro, KY reached out about a concern about mold growing in the crawl space. When mold spores find the right combination of temperature, food source, and moisture, they will start to grow. When mold grows, it reproduces more airborne seeds to grow more mold. Just like a dandelion seed, mold seeds are like tiny parachutes that float through the air. Ending the mold spore cycle will protect the homeowner in the future. 

To give the homeowner a sense of security, mold remediation was performed throughout the crawl space. Every nick and cranny where mold was seen, was scrubbed and sprayed away. To protect the crawl space from any outside air leaks or water, CleanSpace was laid throughout the ground and sides of the crawl space. A SaniDry Sedona was hooked up to create a dry air flow since mold can thrive in 70% to 90% humidity. Once the mold is controlled and prevented, the homeowner will have peace of mind knowing that their health is not at risk. 

When there is water outside of a basement window, it will leak into the basement. This was becoming an issue for a homeowner in Owensboro, KY. There are physical signs to look out for if the window of a basement is suspected to be leaking. Signs for water damage include water, rusted or drafty windows, or if the window wells are rusty or open. These issues happen because the gutters overflow into the window well: the ground around the window is pitched toward the house, or the downspout is dumping lots of water near the window. There were solutions to this problem that the homeowner was ready to solve. 

A drain was installed from the window well to the perimeter drainage system around the basement that leads to the sump pump. A drain hole is drilled through the basement wall just under the windowsill. EverLast window was installed. The window is energy-efficient and all-vinyl, making it perfect for the basement, Once the new EverLast window is put in, it will effectively keep water out of the basement, leaving the homeowner satisfied! 

A family located in Mount Vernon, IN, wanted to transform their unfinished basement, into a usable and comfortable place to store items and hang out in. The floor of the basement would be wet and cold, making it unpleasant for the homeowners to walk on. Water vapor passing through your porous concrete floor in a slow, invisible, unending stream from the damp earth below is enough to cause buckling and will cause moisture to get trapped under your floor, making it smell moldy from the rotting flooring underneath. There is a solution to this! 

The flooring that was used is made from inorganic materials and was laid and connected throughout the basement floor. The inorganic flooring is beneficial when water vapor is present, and affects the concrete floor underneath. Instead of stepping on damp or cold concrete floors, the family would be walking on dry flooring. The gray flooring paired nicely with the home, and the family was pleasantly satisfied with the result! 

In Marion, Ky, a homeowner was interested in purchasing a vapor barrier and insulation for their crawl space. Without a vapor barrier, mold and water could damage the crawl space. Whenever there is a vapor barrier, it will protect the environment of the crawl space by keeping all gaps or air from entering the space. The key to a healthy crawl space is to make it dry! The reason for making a crawl space dry is because mold spores and water will not be able to thrive in their type of environment. A bright white liner called CleanSpace, never fails to save the day! Before the CleanSpace is installed, a brown dimple matting is laid throughout the space to create extra support for the CleanSpace but also direct water to the sump pump. Clean Space was used to cover the entire floor and sides of the space to create an "indoor" atmosphere. A dehumidifier called the SaniDry Sedona effectively creates a dry airflow 24/7. A SmartSump Pump system is installed to remove any water entering the crawl space. The homeowner was pleasantly satisfied with a functional system set in place to continuously create a healthy environment.