Photo Album: Crawlspace Needs Moisture Removal in Elk Rapids, MI

Richard was concerned when he found water pooling in his basement. Needing a solution he contacted Ayers and allowed our foreman Bruce Daniel to inspect the area. Bruce noticed that the home's drainage system was not able to handle the demand the water had placed on it. To remedy the issue Bruce installed a new TripleSafe sump Pump with three levels of precaution, a WaterGuard drainage system to help with any potential overflow, lined the area with a protective CleanSpace cover, and all the while treated the area with a powerful dehumidifier.

TripleSafe

TripleSafe is a trusted sump pump at Ayers due to its three levels of security. The first level is a powerful motor that has a high water capacity. The second level of security is a reserve motor that activates if the water surpasses a certain level on the initial motor. The third level of security is a backup battery that only activates if the home losses power.

WaterGuard

WaterGuard is a system of draining channels that are connected to the home's sump pump. The channels are installed under the foundational floor and covered with poured concrete, making it invisible to the naked eye. The channels lead to an outlet pipe that takes the water far away from the home's foundation, depositing the water in a safe location.

Dehumidifier

Moisture in the air is a major risk to the home. Moisture can invite micro-organisms into the home that consume organic materials like the wood found in most homes' Support works. This process weakens the home's integrity risking the safety of the home. Moisture also invites mold spores that can risk the occupants' health directly as well as indirectly.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace is an antimicrobial lining that is placed on every flat surface of a home's crawl space. CleanSpace provides a protective barrier between the home's vulnerable material and any possible moisture inside the home. Moisture in the home is a danger because it can invite microorganisms that consume organic material like wood (wood found in the support works of a home). If too much wood is degraded then the home's support is compromised and a major risk factor.