Healthy Spaces Before & After Photos

It is never pleasant to find water on your basement floor after a rainstorm. It can also be frustrating when your keepsakes are at risk of ruining if repeated rainwater leaked in again. A similar occurrence happened in Rockport, IN. A homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces in hopes of waterproofing his basement. 

The best solution for the basement is to install the WaterGuard system to direct water toward the sump pump, leaving the ground completely dry. The basement needed a dependable dehumidifier such as the SaniDry Sedona, which will collect the water vapor and bring it to the sump pump. The SuperSump pump was the best sump pump for this basement. Lastly, the homeowner wanted a finished look, so BrightWall panels were put in. The waterproofing system was finished and ready to protect the home from future rain storms, leaving the customer satisfied! 

In Owensboro, Kentucky, a homeowner reached out to Healthy Spaces in hopes of encapsulating her crawl space. She had previous work done somewhere else that did insulation/ water barrier work that seemed to have been done incorrectly. Upon further inspection, the crawl space was infested with mold. Mold was visible throughout the crawl space's floor as well as the wooden beams. The standing water and humidity in the crawl space made it possible for mold to thrive. 

Drainage matting was laid on the floor, allowing water flow to be directed to the sump pump. It also adds extra protection before the CleanSpace is secured on top. A new access well door, The Turtl, was put in to make it easily accessible and secure without allowing water vapor to enter the crawl space. The Turtl can be locked to prevent unwanted guests from intruding inside. The transformation was incredible, leaving the homeowner astounded! 

A prospect in Evansville, Indiana, contacted Healthy Spaces regarding his basement. The commercial property had a basement that had severe leaking alongside the walls. The floor above had sagging floors, that needed to be held up. The owner was interested in waterproofing and repairing the foundation. 

To collect any water that would enter the basement, the WaterGuard System was installed alongside the walls. This system has a built-in 3/8-inch gap between the floor and the wall to drain wall leaks. It will carry the water toward the sump pump. Lastly, the sagging floor was held up using the SmartJack system. Heavy-duty SmartJacks addresses weak foundation soils, or the effects changing moisture conditions can have on these soils. It lifted the above floors back toward their original position. Having a safe foundation and a reliable water system left the owner feeling satisfied. It was a job well done!

A dirt crawl space costs more to heat and cool compared to an encapsulated one. A homeowner in Evansville, Indiana, was interested in sealing off the space and inspecting the crawl space for any further potential issues. His dirt floor crawl space was not only costing him more to heat and cool, but mold growth was present on the wooden beams. 

To protect the vapor barrier of the crawl space, CleanSpace was installed. This 20 mil liner has multiple layers of plastic with different characteristics of flexibility and puncture and tears resistance. An added benefit to the liner is the antimicrobial additive that is manufactured in the material that will prevent mold growth on the liner. It is odorless and safe and is used in many plastic household and automotive products. The transformation was incredible, and the homeowner was pleased!

If you are spotting mold in your basement, then you are more than likely breathing in the mold upstairs. This occurrence is called the stair stack effect, which creates an airflow in your home from bottom to top. A homeowner in Hartford, Kentucky had this exact issue in their basement.  Whatever is in your crawl space/basement air is in your house also, whether or not you spend any time in the crawl space. Upon inspection, the basement was damp and there was water leaking from the walls whenever it rained, getting the carpet wet. The homeowner was interested in waterproofing his basement so that it can become usable again. 

To begin the transformation, every wooden beam that was affected by mold was scrubbed and treated in the basement. Once this portion of the job was completed, the CleanSpace liner is secured on the walls to protect against water vapor. A small trench is dug out alongside the walls for the Waterguard to be placed in. It sits on the footing, instead of alongside it, which keeps mud from getting into the drain because the drain does not sit in the mud. It has a built-in 3/8-inch gap between the floor and the wall to drain wall leaks. Once the waterproofing segment was completed, the basement was now safe for storage.