Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Caroline called Ayers because she wanted to add an egress window to a pre-existing small basement window. The egress window is a great choice for your basement windows as it is larger, therefore letting in more natural light and fresh air. It also adds value to your home when you renovate for a finished basement look. It includes a well and a convenient safe exit in the case of an emergency. 

She was able to transform her basement into a regular living space with a safe exit plan. Caroline is satisfied with her egress windows as they make her basement space feel larger and more inviting! 

Jon was searching for waterproofing solutions for his older home built in 1964. He wanted to make sure his home remains safe and protected from water leaks so he called Ayers. We had a crew come out to his home for a free inspection and it was decided he could use our WaterGuard System, SuperSump Plus, as well as our Window WellDuct Drain. 

First off, we had our crew install WaterGuard System which is a sub-floor drainage system installed around the perimeter of the basement and will collect water coming in through the walls. This water will then be directed to the sump pump and concrete is poured over the system to conceal it. Then we had our crew install SuperSump Plus which is a horsepower pump that has the ability to pump 2200 gallons of water an hour at an 8 foot head. The final installation was our Window WellDuct Drain which will help any water leaking from a basement window drain into the WaterGuard System. 

Jon was thrilled to get waterproofing systems installed that will protect his home for decades!

Ted came to Ayers looking to fix the cement by his front door. Over the years of living there, large cracks had formed, and the cement ultimately became a tripping hazard. Ted reached out to Ayers to find a permanent solution for the cement. A System Design Specialist determined that the cement had settled and suggested PolyLevel as it would rise and stabilize the cement.

PolyLevel inserts foam below the cement through little holes, which expand and allow the cement to rise and become level again! Additionally, Ted opted to have Nexus Joint Sealant and Crack Repair applied on the cement to take care of the rest of the issues! Ted was happy that the cement was fixed and how good it looked!

The slight bend of the wall in the before photo is the result of soil expanding and putting added pressure on the foundation. When the wall can no longer take the pressure, it results in bowing. In the after photo, you can see the PowerBrace system that resists the bowing motion of the walls. The beams stretch from an attachment in the foundation floor to brackets in the floor joist ceiling. The special bracket attached to the floor joists can be tightened to push the walls closer to their original upright position. As you can see in the after photo, it took several different beams to hold back each part of the wall. The wall won't bend again from any amount of soil pressure, and in due time, may even end up back at its original position. 

The homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI had water seeping into their basement through the floor. Because of the heavy rains they were experiencing, that seeping water was turning into standing water in the basement. The homeowners did have an existing sump pump, but so much water was coming into the basement that it could not handle it.  

Our professional team decided that a TripleSafe sump pump was the best option for these homeowners. The TripleSafe has three sump pumps in one giving you triple protection! Most sump pumps fail because of a broken pump, the pump can not handle the volume of water that is coming into the home, or power failure. TripleSafe sump pump assures protection from all three of these problems.

The first pump will remove the water from you home effectively. The second pump has a seperate discharge line and is more powerful. The second pump is there for you in the rare cases that you need it. Lastly, the third pump is equipped with batteries so it is there for you if the power goes out. 

Thanks to the TripleSafe sump pump the homeowners basement is now clean and dry.