Before & After Photos

This Quincy, MI, homeowner had battled basement moisture and water intrusion in his 1940s home for 35 years. The cold, damp basement made the home uncomfortable, and over time, the problem worsened. Ready for a permanent basement waterproofing solution, he contacted Ayers. Our team installed the CleanSpace wall system to encapsulate the leaky fieldstone walls, sealing out moisture. To further protect the basement, we added a WaterGuard drainage system to funnel any incoming water into a SuperSump Plus pump, safely directing it away from the home. A SaniDry dehumidifier was also installed to control basement humidity and ensure a dry, usable space. The homeowner was thrilled to have his long-standing wet basement issue resolved, and his home is now secure from future water damage and mold.

Kim and John were concerned about the damage water in their crawl space could do, once they noticed some coming in from hairline cracks in the wall. Their crawl space was small, but after meeting with one of our system design specialists, they knew that they needed to give the issue their attention.

Our team’s first step was to repair the cracks in the wall to prevent water from seeping in. Using FlexiSpan, a three-step process using flexible sealant, foam, and an impermeable membrane, the cracks were fixed. The next step was to encapsulate the space to stop water vapor from the floor and water that may come in at other points in the future.

A specially engineered multi-layered liner, CleanSpace, was also fixed to the walls in the crawl space. This white liner not only brightens up the space, but it’s durable and provides a vapor barrier, keeping the space clean and dry.

Rachelle has a swamp behind her home and her crawl space gets a musty smell in the summer. She called us to get the craw space encapsulated. We first laid down Drainage Matting to direct the flow of any water towards the sump pump to be expelled outside of the area. We then installed the CleanSpace Crawl Space Vapor Barrier to keep out humidity and water vapor. These will keep out water, smells, and pests that are unwanted in the crawl space to create the area a homeowner could be happy about!

Rachelle has a swamp in the backyard that she thinks causes a musty smell in her crawl space during summer months. She wanted the smell to be taken care of and get her crawl space encapsulated. We first installed Drainage Matting to direct any water to the sump pump to be expelled out of the area. We then installed CleanSpace to keep out water vapor, pests, and humidity. 

This home in Vermontville, MI has a dirt floor crawl space that was an addition built underneath a porch. The homeowners contacted us looking to insulate and encapsulate the area. Both of these are very beneficial to the home to keeping the home comfortable year-round—with encapsulation providing a vapor barrier and insulation to prevent mold and moisture problems.

SilverGlo insulation was installed in this crawl space to provide a radiant barrier. Made with tiny graphite particles that reflect heat, this lowers the material's conductivity, reflecting heat back into the space. This not only keeps the cold out of the space, but also maximizes energy savings.

After our team insulated the crawl space, we installed a CleanSpace liner across the floor. Since the liner is 20mil thick made from many layers of polyester cord reinforcement, it’s durable and can be walked on. Installing CleanSpace provides a barrier for water vapor, and its antimicrobial additive prevents mold growth.