Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Here is a picture of a house with windows before and after the Healthy Spaces team fixed them up. Windows can be helpful in keeping moisture out just as well as a well sealed house. 

Would you swim in a crawl space? A crawl space in Philpot, KY consisted of muddy floors that the family wanted to fix for the future health of their home and themselves. If a crawl space is slowly bringing in water inside, then it will eventually look like an unsafe kiddie pool. Water causes the wooden beams to rot and have bouncy floors from the room above. This can be reversed with the right care.

Before CleanSpace is installed throughout the floor, and walls of the crawl space, a drainage matting system that has dimples is laid throughout the floor of the crawl space to control the water from the ground to be released outside.  CleanSpace is then installed along with a Sump Pump to pump water out of the crawl space. These three combinations leave the crawl space looking bright and the air dry. The family was relieved to know that water would no longer be an issue in their crawl space.

During the fall time, a homeowner in Evansville, IN, noticed a bit of water entering the basement but recently, there has been a great increase in water that has made its way inside due to a large quantity of rainfall.  Whenever there is a leak in the basement and water is entering it, it can flood the basement over time.  Water can damage the interior of the basement and can create Efflorescence to show on the walls.  Efflorescence is a chalky white powder that comes from minerals in the concrete, mortar, or soil that dissolves in water and is left behind after it evaporates.  It is essential to prevent water from leaking into a basement to protect the home from major issues down the road.

To keep the water away and dry air in, the walls are covered using CleanSpace.  CleanSpace is a 20 mil liner that is tear-resistant and prevents mold growth on the liner.  A basement needs a bigger sump pump system unlike a crawl space, so a TripleSafe Sump Pump is installed.  A small trench is dug beside the walls and a water guard is put in to direct water flow to the TripleSafe Sump Pump. A SaniDry Sedona is plugged in to keep a continuous dry air flow.  Having tools that work effectively as a system will create a tranquil mindset.

In Evansville, IN, a family began to worry about their keepsakes in the basement when the mud was finding its way inside. If the mud was finding its way into the basement, then some cracks needed to be sealed. Whenever water or mud is leaking into a basement, then mold may grow on the corners or bottom of the walls. If water is touching the wall, then more than likely, mold will too. Unwanted things entering a basement can be overwhelming, but it is fixable!
Since it was a possibility that water was entering through the walls as well, CleanSpace was put up on the walls. This will direct any water to flow to the bottom of the wall, into the water guard system. A trench is placed beside the bottoms of the walls and then the water guard system is put in place. The water guard system will then direct the water to the SuperSump Pump. The SuperSump Pump pumps water to the outside. This whole system made it possible for the family to be able to store their keepsakes safely in the basement again.

A basement in Hartford, KY, needed waterproofing done to the basement when the homeowners noticed water coming in. Water damage can be a serious issue if it is affecting the foundation and creating mold on the walls. A basement staircase can be affected if it is made out of processed organic materials such as wood. The stairs can become unsafe and bouncy if stepped on. The homeowners were adamant about the safety of their basements.
To transform the basement from a once damp and humid place to a clean and relaxing room. Basements to Beautiful panels were put on the walls.  These panels are waterproof, insulated with integrated electrical chases, and “warm” studs. These panels are custom-engineered foam panels with integral studs that are fastened directly to your foundation walls. Water guards were also installed along the borders of the wall to direct the water to the TripleSafe Sump Pump that was put in.  The basement modified the space into a peaceful atmosphere that the family could enjoy.