Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Saving A Wet Moldy Basement In Haslett, MI

Sandra's basement had been damp for quite a while, leading to mold formation. On the walls in the basement, there seemed to be bubbles forming, and a mildewy smell had formed. Seeking a cause of the problem and a solution, Sandra contacted Ayers. Once a System Design Specialist thoroughly inspected her home, the team at Ayers found surprising results. Sandra's home needed structural support and waterproofing efforts. It appeared that foundational problems had caused water to leak into the basement. The team at Ayers suggested and installed different structural and waterproofing products to make her home safe and healthy!

Installing WaterGuard For Wall Leakage

WaterGuard is a French drain system installed between the home's footing and the basement floor. The drain system is installed around the whole basement and catches any water seeping in from the walls and sends it directly to a sump pump. Unlike other drains, the WaterGuard system is out of the mud zone eliminating the chance of getting clogged. Any water coming into Sandra's basement through the walls will no longer be a problem!

Load Bearing Plates For GeoLock Wall Anchors

As seen above, the load-bearing plates used by the GeoLock Wall Anchor System are capable of withstanding immense pressure. The design of the plates allows maximum anchoring capabilities, allowing walls within the home to be straightened and stabilized.

Saving Bowing Foundation Walls

The foundational walls within Sandra's basement were bowing. Thus, water could find its way through them. To fix this problem, GeoLock Wall Anchors were installed in the home. This system utilizes a load-bearing plate buried inside the ground to anchor to the unstable walls. A steel rod connects the in-ground plate to a plate on the wall, which tightens the plates together and creates a pulling pressure on the wall. The wall will be straightened over time and permanently stabilized!

Utilizing CarbonArmor For Structural Integrity

CarbonArmor utilizes a durable carbon fiber strap that can permanently stabilize a foundation wall, stopping it from bowing. CarbonArmor is stuck to the wall with adhesive; however, the adhesive penetrates the cement and creates a powerful bond. The carbon strap is also attached to the floor joist above the foundation for extra security. CarbonArmor was an excellent solution for Sandra's home as it prevents foundation walls from further bowing!

Installing A Sump Pump

Sandra's home did not have a sump pump present before contacting Ayers. Thus, any water leaking into the basement had no way of being pumped out. The team at Ayers installed TripleSafe, a sump pump that utilizes two powerful pumps within the same liner. The lower pump runs all the time, and the second pump will kick on and begin pumping water if an issue occurs. In the event of a power outage, the second pump is connected to an external battery and will pump water away from the house. The TripleSafe sump pump was perfect for Sandra's home, as any water that enters the basement will be pumped away!