Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Gail gave Ayers a call after concern over water intrusion through her basement walls after heavier precipitation. We sent a crew to check out this area and from there it was settled that she needed our WaterGuard System and TripleSafe Sump Pump System. WaterGuard is the perfect fix as it is a below-floor drainage system that collects water leaking through the walls and directs the flow to the sump pump. TripleSafe is a three pump system that fits in one trusty liner that works together to keep water out. The last pump is even battery-operated so it will run when the power fails.

Gail was happy to get this serious issue addressed with a permanent fix!

This Mears, MI couple was interested in improving their home’s heating and cooling. Mostly, they wanted an effective way to heat their floors without breaking the bank. Knowing that their crawl space was lacking insulation, they decided it was an area worth looking into. After seeing one of our commercial ads on television, they decided to give a call to the crawl space experts and see what our opinion was.

The crawl space didn’t appear to have any water issues, so our system design specialist was more than happy to only go over our energy saving options. Eventually, they settled on the Ultimate Energy Saver. When it comes to crawl space insulation, our SilverGlo walls are one of the best products around. Their silver reflective color radiates heat in the crawl space and reduces the amount lost through the walls. TerraBlock acts as both floor insulation and a moisture protectant, just in case. But the real key to the encapsulation was CleanSpace, a plastic vapor barrier designed to keep humidity and moisture out. With these products working together, this house really does have the ultimate energy saving combo, and we’re sure they’ll notice it on their next energy bill. 

We first started talking about encapsulating this crawl space a year ago. But after the owner decided to sell the home, there was little we could do about. Then fast forward to present day, where the new owner was still struggling with watering entering the crawl space during rains and found a copy of the previous proposal. Having just moved in, the new owner wanted this problem solved immediately. Since nothing about the crawl space had changed, the crew went right ahead with the installation.

Instead of the dirt floor and block walls that are seen in the before photo, the team installed the Energy Savings package, made up of the CleanSpace Barrier and SilverGlo Walls. The CleanSpace barrier is the white liner that is seen in the after photo and won’t allow moisture from the dirt floor to permeate through. SilverGlo will have a similar effect on the porous block walls, while also providing much-needed insulation. This waterproofing crawl space is now solved once and for all.

Dave watched the cracks in his basement walls grow and deepen over the years and had reached his breaking point. He researched his foundation wall repair options and called Ayers to learn more. We sent our specialists to his home to evaluate and recommend a solution. They suggested GeoLock wall anchors designed to stabilize cracking walls. A ground anchor is placed away from the home in solid, undisturbed soil, and the two anchors are connected by a steel rod to secure the wall in place. Dave is glad he called Ayers to get the job done!

You probably have seen basements with stone walls, because they are very popular in Michigan and Indiana. Well, unfortunately that is terrible for your foundation, they are hard to fix once they crack and crumble.  So we used Shotcrete on this home in Nappanee. We start by connecting the old wall to a framework that will help support the concrete being sprayed on the wall. We just build the new wall right on top of the other wall. This has fewer risk than lifting the entire house does and it is quicker and cheaper, making it easy for you. You won't even need to leave your home. This concrete will strengthen this home for many more years to come.