Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Evansville, IN, had bowing walls in her garage that needed to be straightened. A horizontal crack usually starts small and will increase in width over time as the soil outside continues to put pressure on the wall. The amount of pressure varies depending on the type of soil around the home, the amount of moisture in the soil, and how deep the foundation is under the ground. The homeowner was ready to stabilize the home's foundation to have peace of mind. 

The best solution for the homeowner was the GeoLock Wall Anchor System. To have GeoLock installed, the home has to have soil outside the walls for installation purposes. Wall anchors are installed by digging a small hole in the soil away from the home's foundation. A steel rod is drilled through a one-inch hole in the basement wall and is connected to an earth anchor seated deep within the augured hole in the basement wall and is connected to an earth anchor seated deep within the augured hole. A low-profile plate is placed on the interior of the basement walls and is secured to the rod. Once the system is installed, it is tightened and will permanently stabilize the foundation of the home. 

A homeowner in Booneville, IN, began to be concerned about the safety and quality of his storage items when he found water on the bottoms of the cardboard boxes. A few of his cardboard boxes contained priceless items that needed to be kept safe and away from water. The homeowner contacted us in hopes of solving his dilemma. Not only does water cause damage to items, but it also affects the energy it takes to heat and cool a space. It was costing the homeowner more to heat his home due to water causing humidity in the basement.

To control the flow of water that entered into the basement, a small trench was formed for the WaterGuard to be set into. The WaterGuard system allows water to enter the guard from the walls and then flow to the sump pump. The sump pump will then pump water out and away from the home. CleanSpace was installed alongside the sides of the walls to protect the space from water vapor. CleanSpace allows the water that escapes inside through the walls, to flow directly down to the WaterGuard system. This basement waterproofing technique successfully kept the basement dry and the homeowner pleasantly satisfied. 

A home in Owensboro, KY, wanted to transform its dingy basement into a livable place to stay. The floors and walls of the basement contained mold that needed to be removed before it caused health issues for the homeowner. Mold grows on wet organic materials that reproduce and send off airborne spores and then land on other wet organic surfaces to grow. The basement had a musty smell that was contributed by the spores. The homeowner was excited to see the results! 

Mold remediation was performed to create a healthy environment to live and breathe in. Once the mold was taken care of, it was easy to finish the basement! A SuperSump and WaterGuard system was installed to remove any water that enters the basement that would otherwise create humidity and mold. New paneling was installed to give the basement a "finished" look. EverLast, the new paneling, does not contain drywall; it will not grow or be damaged by water. The homeowner was thrilled to have an amazing, healthy space without worrying about their health. 

In Vincennes, IN, a homeowner's basement had water leaking into the basement, and was humid. When moisture and humidity are mixed, mold can form. Mold needs four things to grow such as spores seeds of mold), food (organic material, water, or high humidity), and temperatures between 32 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Preventing mold involves controlling molds' signature element to survival - water. There are two forms of water that mold can access to survive, such as visible water and relative humidity. The homeowner was ready to transform their space into a livable one!

There are two ways to reduce the relative humidity such as heating the air or taking water out of it (dehumidifying). The basement needed a dehumidifier such as the SaniDry Sedona that would create a constant dry airflow throughout the space. CleanSpace is sealed along the walls to protect against water vapor. When water does come through the walls, it will be directed to the flow and into the WaterGuard system. The WaterGuard system collects water from the walls and will bring it to the sump pump. TripeSafe sump pump was the best option for this home. The transformation was outstanding and the homeowner thought so too. 

This home in Decaturville, TB, was starting to become a threat due to the foundation bowing. The basement had stair-step cracking and bowing at the top. If the foundation is left untreated, the situation will only get worse. There are a few signs inside your home that will show if your foundation is hurting. Foundation wall cracks resulting from the settlement will often start narrow at the bottom and widen as they move up the wall. Cracks in drywall throughout the house are good indicators of settlement and may be more obvious in the uppermost levels. Problems with doors and windows can occur, such as sticking, locking on doors that are not working properly, and needing to shave down the top of the door to open and close more easily. 

A PowerBrace system is installed to permanently stabilize the home's foundation. Utilizing a joist reinforcement method that distributes the load evenly, this system eliminates the worry of damage caused to wood floor joists commonly seen with other l-beam systems. PowerBrace's state-of-the-art brackets were engineered to provide strong joint reinforcement while also protecting the integrity of your home's floor system. It thrilled the homeowner to know that their foundation will be protected from now on.