Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

This couple had been considering waterproofing their Reed City, MI basement for quite some time. Since they had plans to sell the house in the future, the couple knew they would be paying to fix it at some point; so why not do it sooner and reap the benefits. After a combination of positive experiences – a recommendation from their neighbor and a conversation with a representative at a cottage show – the couple finally decided to give Ayers a try and waterproof their basement.

The couple’s main concern was the water seeping through their wall cracks. Besides the puddling on the floor – the leakage was having another undesirable effect – the water was staining the blocks on its way down the walls. BrightWall panels allowed the crew to drain the leakage and hide the water damaged walls at the same time. The panels were attached in front of the block walls so water could flow behind them and into a drainage system that rests at the foot of the wall.  The couple was so pleased to have clean, waterproof walls that they’re considering foundation work from Ayers, as well.               

This family opted to encapsulate their entire crawl space to prevent the spread of mold caused by standing water. Cold, unsealed crawlspaces also allow that cold air to travel to the living space above, which is why your floors are so cold. We also insulated the floors with TerraBlock Crawl Space Floor Insulation which can be installed on uneven surfaces and prevents moisture from entering your crawl space. We also insulated the rim joists which are a common entry point for cold, moist outside air. 

Troy noticed a musty smell wafting through the vents in his home and wasn't sure where it was coming from. After searching the whole house for the source, he wound up in a moist, moldy crawl space. He was unsure how to fix the issue himself, so he researched his options and called Ayers for help. Our specialists stopped by his house to evaluate the space and recommended installing the CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace is lined with antimicrobial material to eliminate moisture, reduce mold-growth, and it's designed to withstand walking and crawling. Troy can't believe his nose!

Marcia noticed cracks in her basement walls and water on her floors as a result. Wanting a fast solution, she contacted Ayers to have her home inspected. Our resident foreman Bruce was able to inspect the home and discovered the home's Supportworks had suffered water damage.

Bruce Drafted a treatment plan that Marcia agreed upon and got to work. He 1ist installed a new sump pump to replace the old one; the Ayers trusted TripleSafe model has 3 levels of safety. He then placed a WaterGaurd drainage system under the basement floor and lined the walls with a PowerBrace set to reinforce the compromised foundation. All the while, Bruce treated the home with a powerful dehumidifier to ensure no moisture remained.

Marcia noticed cracks in her basement walls and water on her floors as a result. Wanting a fast solution, she contacted Ayers to have her home inspected. Our resident foreman Bruce was able to inspect the home and discovered the home's Supportworks had suffered water damage.

Bruce Drafted a treatment plan that Marcia agreed upon and got to work. He 1ist installed a new sump pump to replace the old one; the Ayers trusted TripleSafe model has 3 levels of safety. He then placed a WaterGaurd drainage system under the basement floor and lined the walls with a PowerBrace set to reinforce the compromised foundation. All the while, Bruce treated the home with a powerful dehumidifier to ensure no moisture remained.