Basement Waterproofing Before & After Photos

A finished basement deserves a finished look. The old, rusted metal window well that was attached to this basement was anything but that. It’s a bit of an eye sore on the outside, and from the inside perspective, the window was failing to at its one job – letting light in. Small rectangular windows don’t allow for much light in the first place, couple that with half the window being buried below ground, and it’s no wonder that the window was struggling. So when these Granger, IN customers called asking about a replacement window for their finished basement, we sent a system design specialist out to explain our egress window systems. Instead of the metal well used in the before photo, the crew installed one of our plastic EverLast wells because the plastic material won’t rust away from water. Another great perk is the size of the well and window much bigger, meaning more sunlight can enter the basement and the lid will actually fit this time around. 

Elizabeth K. contacted us because they wanted to take a small window in their basement and remove it to install a large egress window. This home was built in the 90's when egress windows weren't required but now you must have one in every room in the basement that is liveable. The window must also be large enough for a person to escape in case of an emergency. We were able to remove the small window and install this large 4' X 4' egress in this basement so now the family can be relieved knowing that there is an escape route in case ever needed. 

A homeowner wanted our team to install an egress window and well in her home. Egress Windows provide a safe exit in case of emergency so they are required in finished basement living areas. In addition to having a safe exit in your basement, these windows provide lots of natural light. Lastly, most windows offer minimal protection against outside air entering the home due to poor insulation around the window. Egress windows will help ventilate your indoor areas and prevent unwanted allergens from entering your house.

Tim was looking to get a better window installation that would replace his current small basement window. He gave Ayers a call to see the options we offer. Our crew informed him that he would love our Egress Window option and he decided to go ahead with the installation.

Our Egress Windows are the perfect option for basement windows as they are larger so they provide more natural light which opens up your space more. This is a great idea for when you want to finish your basement for guests and entertainment. These windows include a well with a step in it to allow for a quick and easy exit option in the case of an emergency. We also installed a cover and lid for the window to ensure it remains protected and sealed. 

Tim was very satisfied with the finished and more inviting look the Egress Window offered his basement space!

Michael and his family were frustrated with the musty smell coming from their crawlspace and wanted to create extra storage space. They called Ayers Basement Systems for help. After inspecting the space, Ayers recommended encapsulating the crawlspace. They used a durable vapor barrier, drainage matting, foam insulation, and specialized fasteners and tape to complete the job. With these upgrades, the musty smell is gone, and the crawlspace is now clean and usable.