Ayers Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Although there wasn't moisture in the crawl space when he called, Peter wanted to keep it that way and encapsulate the crawl space under the home his father had built in the early 1970s.

We used CleanSpace vapor barrier with drainage matting to protect the crawl space, and put vent covers over the crawl space vents to prevent the entry of water and debris.

The owners of this Decatur, MI rental home started to notice moisture in the walls and throughout the carpet in this room. They did what they could to dry out the space, including running a dehumidifier, but nothing worked. Our team came and revealed that the moisture had indeed done some damage— causing mold and mildew to grow behind the drywall. The best option to combat this was to replace the drywall along the perimeter of the room and replace it with EverLast wall panels. These cement boards have a washable, vinyl finish and are more resistant to water than traditional drywall. ThermalDry tiles, which are the only inorganic subfloors resilient to water and mold, were then installed making this room dry and mold-free. 

Barb's home was experiencing some significant foundation settlement issues. Cracks in the foundation walls were clear around several sides of the home. One of the places where it was most evident was right in the front of the house. Even the vinyl siding above the crack was beginning to buckle. Our foundation team came in and installed a series of piers around the home to help support and lift the home back into position. Helical piers were the main tool used. To install helical peirs, we excavate a small hole around the outside of the home to expose the home's footer. We then drill these long steel piering shafts into the ground until they reach competent soil that can reliably support the weight of the home. In many cases, they are even able to lift the foundation back into its original position. We then fill the excavated area back in with as minimal damage to the lawn as possible. This fix is permanent and incredibly reliable. Already, the front of Barb's home looks a lot better!

Melinda's crawl space needed insulated so she called our team. We installed SilverGlo, a set of waterproof foam panels. This panels are used on the walls of your crawl space in order to insulate it. Uninsulated crawl spaces cost you money each year by increasing your heating and cooling bills. SilverGlo blocks all moisture and is made of inorganic material which prevents mold, rot or mildew from forming. Overall, it will keep your crawl space dry and insulated which will save you lots of money over the years.

Our team was called because a customer needed her crawl space insulated. So our team instulated her rim joists. Seams and small cracks can exist around rim joists, but after insulating them all of those cracks are sealed off. After insulation, flow is restricted which keeps vapor and moisture out.