Water Damage at Foot of Stairs
This was one of the areas where water was pooling. Which is easy to see when you look at the linoleum and the walls right above the baseboard.
Basement Ready for an Updated Look
Other than the fact that the current finishings were water damaged and not water resistant, they were a little outdated.
Mold on Support Beams
See that white powdery substance on the ceiling beams? Mold. When mold has organic material (like wood) and water, it's unstoppable.
Unusable Space in Flooded Basement
A finished basement can be a great addition to your home, providing tons of extra square footage and livable space. Unless it's full of water, then it's just a giant headache and a chance to play Jenga with your furniture.
Water Damage Under Stairs
Given the water damage and peeling paint under the stairs, it's clear that this is the major entry point for the water.
Installing the Waterproofing System
Once the WaterGuard and TripleSafe sump pump are installed, we secure everything in preparation to pour new concrete.
A New Basement View
Instead of seeing water, or water damaged linoleum and wood paneling, they'll now see clean, white walls and new flooring.
New Stairs Complete the Look
Since wood is very susceptible to water damage, and the existing stairs were warped and compromised by the constant water, we replaced the staircase so it lived up to the new, dry basement.
Water Damage to Existing Linoleum
Yum. Standing water wreaks havoc on finishing as well as the home itself.
New Ceiling Tiles Give a Finished Look
I would love to have a ceiling like this instead of the spidery beam situation happening in my basement. Along with the walls and flooring, the light color give a polished and open look.
WaterGuard Installation in Finished Floor
Installing WaterGuard in a finished floor actually isn't any different than a plain concrete slab. We still remove the perimeter of the floor and then pour new concrete. If you've decided to have us install new flooring, we'll get rid of the old stuff, but if you're planning to DIY, we'll just pour new concrete and leave it for you to do as you wish.
What Lurks Behind Your Basement Finishings
When we removed the paneling, mold was lurking. It's easy to overlook this possibility when everything is hidden.
Waterproofing in Progress
We tore out the wall finishings before installing the WaterGuard system.
Removing Basement Finishes for Replacement
We tore out all of the existing wall and floor finishes in this basement since the water damage was pretty widespread and destructive.
Finishing a Basement Ceiling
New ceiling tiles and even coverage for beams really improve the look of the basement, and our products are inorganic and water-resistant, which means there's nothing for mold to snack on.
Discharge Lines Ensure Water Removal
By extending the discharge line a safe distance from the house, we can make sure that the water doesn't drain right back into the basement.
New and Improved Stairway
Between new stairs, floor tiles, and our BrightWall panels, the once troublesome area around the stairs is now clean and bright.
WaterGuard Inspection Ports Blend In
The good thing about having us install flooring is that all of our products are built to work together. Here, a WaterGuard inspection port blends into carpet tiles.
BrightWall Panels Keep Basement Beautiful and Dry
Not only are BrightWall panels a huge aesthetic improvement over bare walls or outdated finishes, but they're also waterproof and provide insulation. Oh, and they're totally inorganic, so mold can't eat them, and they direct water right to the WaterGuard.
