Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: HomeSpec Waterproofs Commerce Township, MI Partially Finished Basement
A homeowner in Commerce Township, MI moved into a house with their family three years ago. They have no intention of leaving any time soon which means fixing any issues that pop up, like a large crack in their partially finished basement wall that leaks every time there is heavy rain.
The homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair to waterproof their basement, preventing the leak from worsening and removing moisture in the air. Erik, the inspector from HomeSpec who worked with this family, recommended an interior drainage system, a new sump discharge, BrightWall®, CleanSpace®, and a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier. BrightWall® comes in panels while CleanSpace® is a more flexible material. Both are waterproof vapor barriers that keep the basement dry and aesthetically pleasing but their application depends on the basement’s properties. In this case, both were used to account for the height of the basement walls. The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier not only protects the home from moisture but also filters particles like mold spores. The homeowner discussed the options with their family and agreed to the proposed products and services.
HomeSpec’s foreman, Vernon, led a crew in the installation process. The homeowner was pleased not only with the work but also with the informative customer service. They even took the time to write about their experience in a 5-star Google review.
Basement Wall Crack Leaks When It Rains
This Commerce Township, MI basement is partially finished. Unfortunately, there is a diagonal crack in the wall that leaks water whenever there is heavy rain. To combat this problem, the homeowner called HomeSpec Waterproofing & Foundation Repair.
Wall Waterproofing, Dehumidifier, and Interior Drainage System Installed in Commerce Township, MI
Due to the height of the basement walls, the CleanSpace® waterproofing materials were placed at the top of the walls first and the BrightWall® paneling was installed after to ensure the walls were fully protected. The wall materials connect to the interior drainage system, IDS, being installed so any water collected can be expelled away from the house. In one corner of the basement, a SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier also connects to the IDS so the moisture it pulls from the air can be properly drained as well.
SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier Connects to Interior Drainage System
The dehumidifier has humidity sensing and automatic drainage to the interior drainage system. Therefore, any moisture it pulls out of the air is properly dispelled.
The BrightWall® and CleanSpace® connect at the base of the wall to the interior drainage system, IDS, keeping any chance of leaks contained and directed away from the home.
