Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Our customer called because his crawl space had become a real problem. It had mold that was causing breathing problems, the ground was uneven and dangerous, and the plastic sheeting in place as a barrier of sorts was torn and messy. 

We installed the CleanSpace vapor barrier system along with SilverGlo insulation panels, and added SmartJack crawl space supports to reinforce the failing floor joists. To make sure that the crawl space stays protected, we also installed vent covers and a SaniDry dehumidfier.

As part of an ongoing repair project for the crawl space in the before photo, the owner had called and asked us for an encapsulation. The water that was inside isn’t visible in the photo, but the damage it had done is. Once the crew had removed the hanging insulation and the rest of the debris in the crawl space, they installed the CleanSpace plastic liner in the after photo.

CleanSpace is a vapor barrier that is impenetrable by moisture and unlike the previous encapsulation, it can protect both the floor and walls of crawl spaces. As you can see when comparing the two photos, the CleanSapce barrier was pulled tight and sealed to the walls to eliminate any possible entry points for vapor. The tough plastic will last for years to come and so will its protection. 

Ever noticed any cracks in your basement walls or maybe it not being perfectly vertical? Well this customer certainly had that problem. They wanted our help fixing their bowing walls so we drove to their home and installed Wall Anchors. Wall Anchors are the most heavy duty repair option that we have and it also repairs the wall over time. We install these by digging a tiny hole in that is a few feet away from the home. Then we drill a steel rod through a 1 inch hole in the basement wall. After that, the rod connects to an anchor that is placed in the hole of the soil. Once we place the plates on afterwards, we have permanently stabilized the basement. So that the homeowner doesn't have to worry about an unsafe basement ever again.

The before pictures in this Interlochen, MI crawl space all just looked like fiberglass insulation. Everywhere you looked, insulation was falling from between the joists and were doing nothing to help insulate the floors above, if they were doing much to begin with. Fiberglass insulation in an open space generally won't do much. The floors were covered with a clear light plastic vapor barrier but these barriers often don't attach well to walls and rip easily so they're not all that effective. We were able to help the homeowner with our durable CleanSpace Encapsulation system, SilverGlo insulation on the walls to help reflect heat back into the home, and TerraBlock insulation over the ground to create a thermal break and added vapor barrier. A SmartSump system was installed to help remove any incoming water and spray foam sealed all the rim joists and other gaps and cracks where vapors may enter. This crawl space got nearly the full treatment and the homeowner should notice a dramatic difference.

Cracks and uneven concrete in this Interlochen garage were creating tripping hazards and safety concerns for the family. Ayers used PolyLevel® to lift the sunken slabs and NexusPro® to seal the cracks, restoring the floor’s safety and durability. Now, the family can confidently use their garage without worry about hazards or further damage.