Crawl Space Repair Before & After Photos

DeWayne H had a cold and damp crawl space in his basement that would have eventually cost him plenty in utility bills. A damp crawl space or basement also promotes the growth of mold and the onset of rot. 

DeWayne got ahead of the curve and called us to insulate his crawl space and ensure that it was at an optimal temperature. We sealed and insulated the space with our CleanSpace Crawl Space vapor barrier system that uses a bright white crawl space liner which we installed on the walls and floors. The liner prevents water vapor and humidity from passing through from the walls and floor. 

The great news is that the crawl space insulation materials that we installed in DeWayne's house are compatible with our crawl space encapsulation and drainage systems to ensure a dry, healthy, comfortable crawl space!

Jeffrey was having issues with his crawl space as water was leaking in. Jeffrey decided to contact Ayers to explore his options. The team at Ayers conducted an inspection and determined that water was seeping through areas in the foundation, and CleanSpace would eliminate those issues! CleanSpace utilizes a heavy-duty plastic liner that encapsulates the whole space, thus creating a moisture barrier! The liner will stop moisture from accumulating in the area and help Jeffrey heat or cool his home more efficiently! 

With the weather being so cold recently, everyone needs their basements and crawlspaces insulated to keep their homes warm and dry from all the snow. This crawlspace needed insulation and a good makeover. The homeowner decided to go with our CleanSpace system and SilverGlo insulation. 

Block walls are one of the most common ways to build a basement or crawlspace but they are also the least resistant to water and air which means...cold and wet. Our CleanSpace system encapsulates the crawlspace so no outside elements can get in. Our SilverGlo insulation makes sure to help with energy savings, so the heat in your house stays in this winter. 

Near the end of last year, our call center received a call from Joshua, a local homeowner in Wyoming, MI. He told us that he had a feeling the cold moist air in his crawlspace might be affecting the temperature throughout his home. Joshua also admitted that he was pondering the idea of selling his current home in the future. He knew our crawlspace work would increase the value of his home. Joshua had been seeing Ayers Basement Systems commercials on TV and knew as the local crawlspace experts we could likely provide effective solutions for his home.

After assessing Joshua’s crawlspace needs, we prescribed our patented CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system to address the cold moist air concerns below his home. The CleanSpace encapsulation product is a 20mm thick plastic lining that completely seals off the crawl space from the grim elements it faces below. To supplement the CleanSpace, additionally we installed spray foam insulation and SilverGlo wall paneling. SilverGlo panels are constructed very differently than other types of insulation. These panels contain tiny graphite particles that permeate its foam insulation, this is what gives the panel that silver shine. These tiny particles serve a functional purpose besides just looks, they reflect heat and lower the material's conductivity for superior R-value insulation.  This will increase the energy efficiency of Joshua’s home and help lower his energy costs. With this dynamic system in place, it became evident that Joshua’s cranky crawlspace was no match for our level of expertise.

The customer called complaining of dampness and a musty smell at the point where the basement and crawlspace joined. The basement had flooded back in 2009 and since then had been leaking.

We installed a new SmartDrain sump pump and WaterGuard to drain the water properly from the basement, then encapsulated the crawl space using our CleanSpace system with drainage matting. A SaniDry dehumidifier finished the job. Now the basement AND crawl space are dry and usable spaces.