Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Historic 1890 Grand Rapids, MI Home Gets Crawlspace, Basement Makeover

Haylea G. reached out to us after years of water leaking into the crawl space of her 1890 Grand Rapids, MI home. This older crawl space was covered in field stones that no doubt allowed moisture to seep in causing mold, rot and robbed the home of any heat insulation. The constant moisture also contributed to severe structural issues in this home particularly in an area where a chimney had been removed in earlier years. We installed our CleanSpace crawl space liner which is a tough 20 mil, seven-ply barrier designed to permanently keep away any moisture and cold air. It is placed over the walls and floor and creates a constant blockage to anything outside of it. We also installed a TripleSafe sump pump to keep the crawl space dry in the future.

Historic Home Gets Basement Upgrade

This 1890 basement had several problems caused by water damage and water instrusion through the basement floor and walls. The owners installed posts to help with sagging in the basement caused by a removed chimney.

Water Damage Visible on Basement Ceiling

That white powder you see on these ceiling beams is mineral residue left behind after water evaporates.

Years of Water Damage Leads to Mold, Structural Damage

This crawl space was filled with wood beams which, combined with water vapor and humidity will rot. A basement is no place for organic material like wood.

Clean Space Technology Insulates Basement Walls

The CleanSpace wall system is a thick, heavy plastic liner for lining crawl spaces. It provides a vapor barrier and is a great solution for damp and leaking stone walls.