Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Scott had reached out to Ayers previously to have his foundation inspected. While he didn't go forward with the installation, the foundation worsened over the years. Eventually, Scott decided it was time to find a solution and contacted Ayers again. A System Design Specialist with Ayers went on to his home and conducted another inspection to determine what could be done to the problems. The inspection determined that Scott's walls were bowing, and the foundation was settling. While Scott installed various structural supports, one specific support was the PowerBrace System. The PowerBrace sits next to the foundation wall and attaches to the floor joist at the top of the wall. This system will stop Scott's foundation from bowing and permanently stabilizing his foundation. Scott was more than happy to have finally stabilized his home!

The basement window Rebecca currently had was not doing the trick anymore and it was very unattractive as it was starting to fall apart. She decided to call Ayers about getting an Egress Window installed to replace it. Egress Windows are larger which allows for more natural light to flow into the room, making it feel more inviting rather than dark and unwelcoming. These windows are waterproof and come with an exterior well to protect against excess water, especially during heavy rains. The main benefit is that the windows provide a safe exit option in the case an emergency occurs and you need to leave the basement quickly. Rebecca was happy with the way the Egress Window transformed her basement space to a brighter, more finished room!

Jacob noticed the cracks in his driveway and sidewalk were growing and deepening. He didn't want anyone to get hurt by the obstacle, so he researched his options and called Ayers to learn about our concrete solutions. Our team of experts visited his home to assess the issue and recommended a PolyLevel injection. PolyLevel is an advanced system of mud-jacking where polymer foam is injected into voids beneath the slabs and then expands to raise the concrete. After a brief drying period, the concrete will be stable enough to walk and drive on. Jacob feels much safer in his driveway!

The walls in the basement of this home were starting to bow, and water was making its way into the basement. It was clear that both of these issues needed to be addressed if the basement ever wanted to see drier days.

To fix the bowed walls, PowerBraces were used. These zinc-coated beams that are resistant to corrosion, support the basement walls and can be tightened to allow for potentially straightening the walls over time.

To prevent water from collecting in puddles on the floor, WaterGuard, a perimeter subfloor drainage system, does the trick. The metal piping is installed on top of the footing so it won’t ever get clogged with mud if the soil gets wet. WaterGuard efficiently collects water from the walls and reroutes it to the sump pump. 

Dennis and Blanca began to notice large puddles of water whenever it rained. While rain is great for growing the greenery outside of the home, water aides in growing mold and fungi inside as well. 

Our systems design specialist recommended a full basement waterproofing, including a SaniDry XP Air System and an egress window installation. The SaniDry XP Basement Air System is a powerful dehumidifier designed to remove 10 times the amount of water from the air as a regular dehumidifier. As a result, dry and clean air is produced and ultimately reducing the risk of mold growth. The egress window installation also allows more natural light in the home to eliminate mold and mildew growth.