Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Adding Water Protection to a Bay City, MI Basement

John found water in his basement and wanted a fast solution. He contacted Ayers and had our resident foreman Bruce inspect the area. Evan noticed water damage and drafted a treatment plan. Bruce decided to install a CleanSpace drainage system to better control future water damage and treated the environment with a dehumidifier to strip the moisture out of the air. Finally, he installed an Egress window upon John's request.

CleanSpace

CleanSpace is an antimicrobial lining that is placed on every flat surface of a home's crawl space. CleanSpace provides a protective barrier between the home's vulnerable material and any possible moisture inside the home. Moisture in the home is a danger because it can invite microorganisms that consume organic material like wood (wood found in the support works of a home). If too much wood is degraded then the home's support is compromised and a major risk factor.

Dehumidifier

Moisture in the air is a major risk to the home. Moisture can invite micro-organisms into the home that consume organic materials like the wood found in most homes' Support works. This process weakens the home's integrity risking the safety of the home. Moisture also invites mold spores that can risk the occupants' health directly as well as indirectly.

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.