Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

A Vickburg resident called Ayers to clean and seal their wet crawlspace. The Ayers team used CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to correct the issue. 

The basement windows in this Lapeer, MI home were outdated, poorly sealed, and not energy efficient. The old windows allowed drafts and moisture into the basement, contributing to discomfort and potential long-term damage. Additionally, the windows did not meet modern safety standards for egress. To fix it we had to replace the old basement window with a new 32x14 vinyl slider window. This new window enhances energy efficiency and seals out drafts while providing better insulation and improved security. The window was installed with a foam sealant around the edges to ensure a tight fit, further enhancing the barrier against external elements. The new installation also meets egress requirements, ensuring safety compliance in an emergency.

The crawl space in this Baldwin, MI cottage was not a place you wanted to be. It was wet and growing mold, giving the area an overall damp feeling. Since crawl spaces are the lowermost points of a home, the "Stack Effect" explains that air flows in your home from bottom to top, meaning that the mold in the crawl space can be easily breathed in by those upstairs, causing a serious problem.

The best solution in this case was to install a liner to seal off the space. Not just any liner, however, a CleanSpace liner. CleanSpace is a durable liner that stops water vapor and allows for drainage to the sump pump. As an added benefit, this liner has an antimicrobial additive in the material, preventing mold growth. This liner was the perfect solution to transform this crawl space into a healthy, usable space.  

In 2018 Jeff S. gave us a call when he noticed his cottage was emitting a musty smell. After searching for the culprit of the stench, Jeff discovered the source — his crawl space! We brought a team in to install a CleanSpace liner to help minimize the moisture while improving airflow and eliminating the smell. 

To combat the mold, we encapsulated the area with the Clean Space Vapor Barrier system. The system is made up of liners that prevent water and dirt from affecting the rest of the home by eliminating unwanted dampness. Mold, critters, and other pests require water to survive but our state-of-the-art liners seal away all moisture. Other benefits of the Vapor Barrier include increasing home value, providing warmth, sealing odors, and more!

The crawl space in the before photo was dealing with serious flooding issues. Water was coming in from a variety of places, and as you can see, filling the crawl space. When our system design specialist went out to White Cloud, MI to see the cottage for himself, he found 2 feet of standing water in the crawl space.  The first step was pumping out all of that standing water to prepare for the encapsulation. With the water out of the crawl space, the team installed a full encapsulation system. The white liner seen in the after photo is our CleanSpace vapor barrier. Our barriers are impenetrable by moisture, so it’ll keep out the water that leaks into the crawl space. Water won’t threaten this crawl space again.