Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

In Evansville, Indiana, basement walls slide in from the bottom, wreaking havoc when it rains. Once it rained, the water would leak in and damage any keepsakes that the homeowner had stored on the floor. The nightmare had been going on long enough that Healthy Spaces was contacted to fix it. 

The basement wall had begun to "shear", or slide in at the bottom, which needed a system for not only straightening the middle of the wall but the bottom as well. The GeoLock Channel Anchor System projects the foundation walls from further inward movement. The heavy-duty steel earth anchors are embedded in stable soil away from the foundation wall and then connected to steel wall channels with galvanized steel rods. There are four main steps to using this system. First, carefully remove the sod and drill holes to place the earth anchor several feet away from the foundation wall. Next, drive galvanized steel rod through a small hole in the interior foundation and attach it to the earth anchor. Install a channel anchor and floor plate. Lastly, replace soil and sod. The anchors are then tightened. Once the GeoLock Channel Anchor System was installed, there were no more worries about the next rainfall. 

In Evansville, IN, Healthy Spaces received a phone call about a homeowner's wish to replace their sump pump with one of ours. The sump pump did not have an airtight lid, which was exposing water vapor to the basement. When water vapor is exposed and humidity is present, then mold can form. The homeowner wanted to prevent the growth of mold before it started. 

The sump pump was replaced with the SuperSump pump. The SuperSump pump has a quiet iron pump, cools well, and lasts longer. The SuperSump has an airtight lid that prevents water from evaporating into the basement and stops objects from falling and clogging the pump. The pump will bring the water out and away from the home. The homeowners were no longer feeling distressed about their sump pump. That's why we are here!

In Newburgh, IN, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces, with concerns about his crawl space. The crawl space had water throughout the space and the air was humid. Owing to the humidity and moisture, mold was forming on parts of the wooden beams.  The homeowner was interested in mold remediation and encapsulation. Government agencies and medical sites have created many articles addressing exposure to too much mold, the certain types of mold that should be avoided, and when to call in a professional. This information does not mention a numerically safe level of mold that a person or home can be in contact with. At Healthy Spaces, we classify all molds as undesirable molds that must be removed. 

The first step of the mold-free process is to perform mold remediation throughout the crawl space. Once this part of the project is completed, drainage matting is laid on the floor. Drainage matting is useful for allowing water to flow to a sump in a crawl space. Next, CleanSpace was installed on the floor and climbing frame to isolate the outside air. As an added benefit, CleanSpace has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. This additive is odorless, safe, and used in many plastic household and automotive products. The crawl space was now officially protected and aesthetically pleasing to be in!

A homeowner in Utica, KY scheduled an inspection with Healthy Spaces because his cellar and basement had rainwater leaking in. The homeowner was interested in waterproofing his basement to prevent further damage and lower his energy bills. The homeowner was also interested in replacing the old sump pump that was failing. Because the sump pump did not have an airtight lid, the basement was exposed to water vapor.

CleanSpace was secured onto the walls of the basement.  Any water vapor that would enter the basement would be directed towards the WaterGuard. WaterGuard has a built-in, 3/8-inch gap between the floor and the wall. Water from the WaterGuard flows toward the SuperSump pump. Once the basement waterproofing system was completed, the homeowner was pleased with the transformation! 

In Island, KY, a water leak occurred in a homeowner's crawl space, causing wetness, and recently noticed a smell traveling up to the main floor. Insulation had begun to fall under the house. Once insulation, also known as fiberglass floor insulation has been exposed to moisture, it becomes useless to the home. After fiberglass insulation has been exposed to moisture, it will become a thriving home for mold. 

All fiberglass insulation is removed from the crawl space before installing a new, efficient system. Dimple polyethylene membrane drainage matting is laid across the floor to allow water to flow toward the SmartSump pump that was put in. Next, CleanSpace is secured on the floor and sides of the space. CleanSpace is a 20 mil plastic liner that has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, the homeowner loved the transformation and value that it brought to his home!