Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Ayers Stabilizes and Waterproofs Saint Charles, MI Crawl Space

Mike and Terry’s Saint Charles, MI home was hit by a huge lightning strike about 10 years ago. It was so big that it shifted the foundation. Since then, the problem has only gotten worse. They’ve been dealing with damp floors and musty smells for a long time and couldn’t figure out the cause. They called Ayers for an inspection, and our crew ultimately installed GeoLock Wall Anchors and our CleanSpace Wall System to fix all of Mike and Terry’s concerns. They were thrilled with the work completed by Ayers and are so happy that their home is stable and safe for them and their family for years to come.

Point of Entry for Water Intrusion

Part of the wall had an inch and a half of inward deflection. This is a major point of entry for water intrusion.

Visible Water Damage

The walls also had visible signs of water damage and mildew. The crawl space floors were wet and there was a very high humidity level.

GeoLock Wall Anchors and Clean Space Wall System

GeoLock Anchors and CleanSpace are the perfect combination for Mike and Terry's crawl space. GeoLock Anchors permanently stops foundational shifting. The anchors have 3 parts. The first part is a plate on the interior foundation wall. A steel cable is drilled through the plate into the soil directed away from the home. A second plate is anchored to the other side of the cable for maximum stabilization. CleanSpace Wall System is a moisture barrier that uses a thick plastic liner along basement and crawl space walls to keep them dry and last decades longer. It also has antibacterial properties that prevent mold and bacteria growth. Damp air takes more energy to heat and cool. Cutting down on the moisture in the crawl space, in turn, will cut down on how much it costs to heat or cool the home.

GeoLock Wall Anchors

This is the third part of the GeoLock Anchor. It's a second plate that is attached to the other side of the steel cable, ensuring the foundation is tight and secure.