Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

A Newburgh, IN homeowner wanted to finish their basement but had water leaking into the space. Because of this issue, all plans for finishing the space were paused until the basement is waterproofed. As pictured, there was mold growing near where the water was coming in from. The homeowner was ready to get the ball rolling!

When water leaks into the basement, it needs to be caught and carried away from the home. This is where the Waterguard comes in handy. The WaterGuard system has a big drain outlet to the sump and it will not cause structural damage to the foundation.  When the water reaches the WaterGuard, it will be directed to TripleSafe. The TripleSafe has an iron pump that works silently and last longer. The waterproofing system transformed the space, making the homeowner happy!

In Evansville, IN a couple noticed mold growing on the ceiling of their porch. It was a screened-in porch that sat on a crawl space. For this to start, there needs to be moisture and humidity. When mold finds the right combination of temperature, food source, and moisture, they grow. As mold grows, it reproduces more airborne seeds to grow more mold. These seeds are like tiny parachutes that float through the air. The couple was ready to begin the mold remediation before it fully covered the ceiling. 

A fungus wipe-down was required to remove the mold. All surfaces affected by the mold are scrubbed off with a brush and then sprayed for protection. Yearly maintenance is encouraged to make sure the home is staying protected and no areas were missed.  Once the job was finished, the homeowners stepped out to the porch with big grins on their faces. It feels good to live in a mold-free home! 

In Tell City, IN a homeowner contacted us regarding bowing walls in his basement. According to the homeowner, it has been that way for 40 years but has recently been getting worse. Foundation problems occur with poured concrete walls not because the wall is weak, but because the connection between the top of the wall and the rest of the house is weak. This issue called for professionals like Healthy Spaces to take care of the problem!

Basement walls not only support the weight of your home but also resist pressure from soil, moisture, and other forces. The Wall Defenses strip was used to permanently protect the block foundation wall from bowing. It is made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymers with a tensile strength that is much stronger than steel. Once this system was installed, the homeowner saw a HUGE improvement!

In Madisonville, KY, a homeowner was referred by their doctor to contact Healthy Spaces, with concerns about mold in their crawlspace. The crawl space had active mold spores on the crawl space ceiling. Mold thrives in environments where temperatures are between 32 and 100 degrees with 70% and 99% relative humidity. Mycotoxins are what some species of mold used to compete for space with other species to wage chemical warfare on other molds. The moisture had affected the ceiling which caused the floor from above to sink in a bit. It was urgent to perform mold remediation and fix the foundation for the homeowner so that their health and safety are not at risk. 

CleanSpace was fastened to the upper parts of the walls and floor. It has an antimicrobial additive manufactured into the material, which prevents mold growth on the liner. Mold remediation was performed beforehand. Next, the floor above needed to be repaired by adding SmartJacks. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level girders and floor joists in a crawl space. 

When the floors in your home start to sag, your home's foundation is at risk.  In Evansville, Indiana, a homeowner became concerned for his safety when he noticed a wall in his basement bending and causing the living room floor to sag. Three possible causes of sagging floors include columns being spaced too far apart, columns having settled, and weakened floor joists and girders. Some solutions for sagging floors can permanently stabilize your home and give you peace of mind. 

The PowerBrace system is effective at permanently stabilizing your home's foundation without disturbance to the home's lawn or landscaping. The system can be tightened over time, stopping wall failure in its tracks. It is engineered to provide strong joint reinforcement while also protecting the integrity of your home's floor system. Once the system was installed, the walls were shifted to their original position.