Before & After Photos

This cinder block foundation wall in Eastport, Maine was failing and the homeowners needed help with repairs before it completely gave way. The wall was cracking and bowing in, often due to hydrostatic pressure. System Design Specialist Alan N. met with the owners and reviewed our StableLock Wall system as an option to repair their wall. StableLock is our patented poured concrete wall with specialized bracing that is installed next to the failing wall. The new wall provides stability to the home, while stopping the original wall from any further movement. With this system, the homeowners do not have to deal with any major excavation, so it is less disruptive and costly to repair.

We recently helped homeowners in Center Barnstead, NH who had old fiberglass insulation falling from the ceiling. They wanted to learn their options to keep the basement insulated and comfortable, without facing the same problems again. We installed Spray Foam insulation along the rim joists around the perimeter of the basement. Spray Foam expands as it is applied, filling every gap and crack to create an air tight seal. It immediately improves the energy efficiency of the home. Spray Foam is also water and mold resistant, so it is a great option for below grade spaces.

Homeowners in Lebanon, Maine had a seasonal property that they were converting to a year round residence. The open crawl space under the home kept the home chilly and drafty. We installed Spray Foam insulation underneath the floor joists, providing immediate energy improvements for the home. The owners were so happy with how much it added warmth to the home, they had us back a second time to give an estimate on attic insulation.

A Rye, NH crawl space had old fiberglass insulation that was damp and falling down. We installed Spray Foam insulation on the rim joists, which gives an air tight seal, stops water from coming in, and is also mold resistant. It can better fill all the gaps and nooks and crannies than fiberglass, and will not sag away over time. 

Heating a home during the winter can be expensive, and if you have an open crawl space, you're virtually burning money. A crawl space without insulation leads to cold air coming in through your foundation during the winter and hot air warming your home during the summer. Looking to save money on their energy bill and protect the health of their home year-round, this York, ME, homeowner called Dr. Energy Saver by TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate.

System Design Specialist Nima Farshid worked with the homeowner to test how energy-efficient their home is with a Blower Door Test. A Blower Door Test measures how much air leaks in or out of a building, helping the homeowner and Nima have a better understanding of what needs to be done to the home. Encapsulating the crawl space was the first step in the plan, so CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was laid down, creating an inorganic seal between the crawl space and the earth. Vent Covers were installed to close off vents that would otherwise let outside air flow right into the crawl space. SprayFoam was installed on the walls and rim joists to insulate the crawl space. SprayFoam is a closed-cell foam that is not only a thermal barrier but also a powerful moisture barrier since it does not absorb water.

With the crawl space encapsulated with CleanSpace and sealed with SprayFoam, the homeowner now owns a more energy-efficient home that is healthier, and they no longer have to deal with cold floors in the winter and a humid crawl space during the summer.