Create Extra Living Space this Holiday Season
Let us finish your basement and we'll even clean it for you.
In six weeks, relatives from across the country will descend upon our homes for Thanksgiving, setting up camp in spare bedrooms and pull-out sofas and commandeering the television to watch reruns of NCIS (just my mom? Ok) and we’ll think, “I wish the basement was finished.”
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes the annual reminder that your home is just a little too small for your needs. And if you live in mid-Michigan, today you’re also getting the reminder that you can’t even think about finishing the basement when it floods with every thunderstorm.
The most important thing to consider when you think about finishing your basement is, “Is there water?” Even a small water influx during rain events can wreak havoc on your basement but especially any finishings you install. Drywall and wood paneling warp with moisture and hide the extent of the problem, and carpet gets waterlogged and mildews. And they all have the ability to harbor mold; all mold needs in order to thrive is moisture and organic material (aka wood paneling, carpet fibers, and the paper backing on drywall). There’s no such thing as a minor water problem in a finished basement - just a huge headache and an even bigger bill.
Calling Ayers can kill two birds with one stone; we offer top of the line products and processes to not only waterproof your basement permanently, but also to give it the benefits of finishing with extra waterproofing protection.
The WaterGuard below-floor perimeter drain system works in conjunction with a sump pump to ensure total protection of your basement. By tying WaterGuard into a sump pump, we ensure that all water is routed to the pump for discharge rather than allowing it to pool in low spots. We offer a variety of sump pumps depending on your needs, including our TripleSafe, which has three powerful pumps and a battery backup in case the power goes out (like in a storm, when you need a sump pump the most).
Once the basement is waterproofed, and not a moment sooner, we can talk about finishing. We offer a range of wall paneling systems like Brightwall and our Basement to Beautiful panels that provide a bright, clean look. They’re also waterproof and inorganic, which means they will not allow mold growth. The same goes for our flooring option. The ThermalDry line offers flooring in multiple styles, from wood plank to laminate and carpet tile. ThermalDry flooring features a thermal deck that creates space between the flooring and your basement floor, actually raising the floor temperature for your comfort. And again, it’s all waterproof and inorganic.
This Thanksgiving, don’t spend the weekend dodging your kids left and right or wishing that your dad could watch the news at a lower decibel. Get the ball rolling on waterproofing now and have comfortable living space by the holidays. Then put your family down there and experience a peaceful holiday season.
