Advanced Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Challenge: This crawl space could be described as “high and dry”... but the dirt floor and lack of insulation on the exterior walls made the home’s floor cold during the winter months. 

Solution: We completely sealed the crawl space from the outside environment, and added spray foam insulation. Spray foam offers a  high R-value, sealing air leaks and also serving as a moisture barrier.

Before:

The home was built with a 5’ crawl space using block foundation and a dirt floor. It was tidy and well built, but still humid for most of the year. Over time the musty smell began to travel through the entire house.

After

Advanced Basement Systems installed their Clean Space encapsulation system and used spray foam insulation on the walls. The encapsulation will provide a vapour barrier from the dirt below and the spray foam will insulation will seal the system to not allow the air to pass through. The spray foam will add much needed insulation to the space and help maintain comfortable temperatures all year long.

If your crawl space has exposed dirt floors, give Advanced Basement Systems a call for an inspection!

Before:

When a sump pump is included in a crawl space it must be treated the same way as a full basement. It should be checked regularly to ensure it works properly, the drainage lines need to be clear to move water away and it should be a sealed lid to keep moisture from the space.

In this case, the sump system was built into a dirt floor with an open pit.

After:

Advanced Basement Systems installed their Clean Space encapsulation over the dirt floor to seal the area and they installed a new pump and airtight lid to complete the job.

Give Advanced Basement Systems a call if you have a Crawl Space that needs attention.

Before:

Do you see signs of excess humidity in your crawl space? Rusted ductwork or metal is a clear sign!

After:

The home was showing clear signs the dirt crawl space had high humidity.  The humidity creates a situation that leads to rust, mould growth and structural problems in the wood. Advanced Basement Systems installed Clean Space encapsulation to enclose the crawl space and prevent moisture from entering the space. The full system including a dehumidifier and spray foam will continue to protect the home for years to come.

Call Advanced Basement Systems if you have rust on the structures or or heating components in your basement or crawl space.

Before:

Radon Gas testing was conducted and the results were above safe limits. The home had a sump pump system with no lid at all, which is one area that radon gas is sure to come into a home! Note* Water powered backup pumps make having an airtight lid difficult.

After:

Advanced Basement Systems installed the proper radon mitigation system and sealed all openings in the basement foundation. A sealed sump system with a new, reliable battery backup was also installed. 

Call Advanced Basement Systems if you would like to find out more information about Radon Gas testing and solutions.