All-Dry of the Carolinas

Repeat after me: WaterGuard is the way to go. Did you say it? You should have because it’s true. Our WaterGuard is the piping system many competitors wish they had. WaterGuard intercepts water at the perimeter of the basement and drains it away unseen. It’s the perfect product for any basement that is having water intrusion issues. This Burnsville, NC basement was no different.

Our ‘before’ photo showcases a relatively normal basement. It looks fine at a glance. However, if we take a look closer, we begin to notice this ghostly white residue along the walls. You guessed it. That’s efflorescence. It’s what is left behind after water has come and gone. It’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but most homeowners have no idea how to deal with it.

That’s where All-Dry of the Carolinas comes into play.

We use a large variety of products here at All-Dry of the Carolinas. Even so, one of the last things we want do is hand a customer more than what they need. In this ‘after’ photo, you can see how we kept it simple. This basement called for WaterGuard and that’s what we delivered. We made a small incision along the perimeter, as we promised, inserted the WaterGuard system, and walked away. The job was done. We covered it with cement, and as soon as it dries, no one will notice the difference.

One way that water vapor can get into the crawlspace is through the door. This is actually pretty common, as many crawlspace doors have gaps around them, which allowing air to flow into the crawlspace where the water vapor will start to condense. Once the water condenses onto different areas in the crawlspace (particularly organic surfaces), mold can begin to grow, which can cause serious problems for the homeowner. 

The "before" picture shows pretty much exactly what was just explained. This certainly was not the worst crawlspace entrance, but we have certainly seen better! As you can see, the top and right-hand side of the door have pretty large gaps, which leaves a lot of room for air to rush in. The EverLast door will be even more effective since this door is almost even with the ground, which means in a flood, water could pretty easily get into the crawlspace.

The "after" picture shows the installed EverLast Door. It may not be as pretty or "rustic" as the old door, but it is certainly more effective at keeping the air out! The EverLast door creates an airtight seal when "shut", which you do by turning the knobs at the upper corners. This was a huge part of this job because it helps to keep the dehumidifier from working as hard because it keeps out unnecessary moisture.

Looking into this crawlspace in Blacksburg, SC is enough to scare anyone. Not only is it dark and dirty, but the house is barely being held up. Cinderblocks and bricks is what this house was relying on to stay afloat. Installation hung from the ceiling and littered the floor, along with old piping that looks hazardous to be around. Water was seeping through the walls, causing damage and high moister levels. With all this going on, one might run screaming at the mess, but not our All-Dry of the Carolina’s Team! We were able to solve the problem with a combination of our waterproofing technology and foundation repair systems.

This customer wanted to encapsulate their crawlspace to keep any moisture from getting in, while also making it better looking and easier to work in.

The "before" photo shows a dark and dirty crawlspace, and even worse than that, it was exposed to the elements! The old liner they had did very little to keep water out.

The "after" photo shows what the same area looks like after we've installed our CleanSpace Liner! It is much brighter and easier to work in. But the best part about the CleanSpace Liner is that you don't have to worry about water and condensation building up under your home and causing even more problems!