Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

The homeowners in Albion, MI had a vertical crack on one of their basement walls going from ceiling to floor. When it rained, water would leak through the crack, get into their basement, and puddle on the floor. Foundation wall cracks can be a sign of structural issues so it is best to get the crack repaired right when you notice it is there to prevent serious, more costly damage. 

To fix this vertical wall crack, our professional team installed FlexiSpan. FlexiSpan is a three part process beginning with flexible sealant being applied along the length of the crack. The second step is to put a a strip of flexible and porous foam over the crack. Lastly, an impermeable membrane is adhered to the wall on both sides of the foam strip. FlexiSpan invisibly moves water seepage from the crack down the wall and into the basements perimeter drainage system. The FlexiSpan system is not affected by slight movements in the basement wall meaning it works under all conditions. 

In the before picture you can see the vertical cracking on the basement wall and in the after picture you can see the FlexiSpan installed over the crack and fixing the wall.  

These Albion homeowners have had this home for about 3 weeks and have noticed there is water in one of the rooms in the basement. The partially finished basement has even had some standing water in the room where the water is leaking in. To waterproof the home we used the WaterGuard Below Floor Drain and the TripleSafe Sump Pump System. The WaterGuard collects the water that seeps in through the foundation and sends it to the sump pump. The TripleSafe provides three levels of protection in case of a power outage and gives the homeowners a peace of mind.

Maria and Jarrod had issues with their basement as water was leaking in. They contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems, and an inspection was set up and conducted. The team found leaks in the foundation, and various products were suggested. One of which was the IceGuard system for discharge lines. Pipes freeze in Michigan during the cold months; if a line freezes, it can cause detrimental issues for the home. Luckily, the IceGuard fitting allows water to flow out if the pipes freeze!

Devon was looking into additional foundation support and crawl space encapsulation. He called Ayers for the job, so we sent a team for a free inspection. The crew concluded that CleanSpace and SmartJacks would provide the necessary solutions his crawl space required. First, CleanSpace is installed on the crawl space ground and walls, providing a barrier between the soil and the home. This liner is waterproof and will create an airtight seal that protects the area from outside air, moisture, and critters. Next, we installed SmartJacks to replace his rotting wooden support structures. These steel columns rest on a solid base in the subfloor and are easily adjustable. This system will help raise his floors to a level position and will stabilize the foundation. Devon was stunned when he saw the transformation!

Van got a notice of a leak in his apartments, and he contacted us at Ayers Basement Systems for a professional opinion. An Ayers Specialist determined water was leaking through the foundation and under the window. The CleanSpace system was suggested and later installed to ensure leaks would no longer be an issue. CleanSpace utilizes a heavy-duty plastic liner that creates a vapor barrier when implemented. After installing the system, any water leaking into the room will run behind the liner and to the drain on the floor!