Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Jon noticed minor cracks in the wall where water was seeping through. Water was pooling onto the floor, causing frustrating damage. He called Ayers for waterproofing solutions, so we sent a crew to make the proper recommendations. Our system design specialist on the job site suggested our WaterGuard system and FlexiSpan solutions. First, we installed FlexiSpan to seal the cracks. We apply a flexible sealant to the full extent of the slit, then a strip of porous and flexible foam is placed over the wall. The final step is installing a subfloor drainage system right below the wall so that if water does permeate, it will flow into this drain. This drain is our WaterGuard system in this case. This drain collects water leaking through the walls. The water then goes to the sump pump it's hooked to. We conceal the system with poured concrete. Now Jon is worry-free from further water damage!

Todd was tired of his sump pump being unable to keep up with the water intrusion after heavy rains. He decided to make the call to Ayers for a permanent fix. Our crew inspected his home and concluded our WaterGuard System would tackle the water leaks. The WaterGuard System is a subfloor drain installed along the perimeter of the basement at the bottom of the walls. This product ensures the water leaking through the walls gets collected and directed to his sump pump. The drain is placed in a bed of drainage stone on top of the foundation's footing to prevent clogging. This drainage system is also concealed after installation by poured concrete. Todd's belongings are no longer getting soaked by these pesky water leaks!

Which came first: The wall crack or the leak?

It's hard to tell, since water can come in through cracked basement walls but water can also CAUSE wall cracks by weakening the structure, but either way, we can fix it.

These homeowners had a long horizontal wall crack on one of their basement walls (marked in both pictures by the gray tape), along with a leak. After we installed new discharge line and a set of LawnScape outlets to take care of the leak, we used six 8 foot PowerBraces to reinforce the failing wall.

A wet basement is no beauty -- as seen in the picture of this basement in Olivet, MI. However, we have a solution: WaterGuard. The WaterGuard French drain system rests below the floor and on top of the foundation footing, collecting the water that drains through your basement walls. The water is then filtered into your sump pump. This is a great way to avoid a water issue in your basement.

This crawl space was not an area you wanted to step foot in…even if you could. The insulation was falling and debris covered the dirt floor, but what’s worse is that it was humid and damp. After meeting with our system design specialists, the homeowners knew that CleanSpace was their best option to fixing up their crawl space. This bright white liner dramatically brightens the space, and provides a moisture barrier. It’s made of many layers of cord-reinforced material making it durable and tear resistant. CleanSpace is also manufactured with an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold from growing on the liner. Encapsulating the crawl space with our patented liner ensures that moisture stays will stay out of this crawl space and allows the homeowners to even use the space for storage!