Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Correcting Cracks in Mount Pleasent, MI

John found cracks in his basement walls and wanted a fast solution. He contacted Ayers and had our resident foreman Evan inspect the area. Evan noticed water damage and drafted a treatment plan. Evan decided to install a WaterGuard drainage system to better control the water and added CarbonArmor strips to help seal and correct the cracks. Finally he installed an Egress window upon John's request.

WaterGuard

WaterGuard is a system of draining channels that are connected to the home's sump pump. The channels are installed under the foundational floor and covered with poured concrete, making it invisible to the naked eye. The channels lead to an outlet pipe that takes the water far away from the home's foundation, depositing the water in a safe location.

Egress WIndow

The new Egress Window was a much-needed improvement from what they had previously. Egress Windows are important to allow natural light into the basement and provide a much cleaner appearance in any basement. Ayers Egress windows are installed with an outdoor base that prevents it from flooding and allows light in while keeping A/C in.

CarbonArmor

CarbonArmor permanently stabilizes foundational walls. Using a fiber-reinforcement polymer, which is as strong as steel yet 10 times more flexible, the strips adhere to the wall and stiffen over time. CarbonArmor works best when the problem is caught early, and sadly does not seal away water.