Cold Room Encapsulation Adds 200 ft² to Home in Ballantrae, Ontario

Extra storage is never a bad thing. It can be utilized or forgotten about, but people rarely complain about having too much space.

A couple in Ballantrae, Ontario, wanted to increase the usable storage space in their home. They have a good-sized cold room that sits below a wraparound porch, so they decided to make this unique room their new storage space. After a couple of months of use, though, they discovered their belongings were wet. Concerned about the risk of mould, they decided to contact Clarke Basement Systems.

System Design Specialist Dean Merendino travelled to the home and inspected the basement. He showed the couple our innovative Cold Room Encapsulation System, and they were thrilled to have a solution.

Foreman Don Clarke and his crew started by encapsulating the walls and ceiling. CleanSpace® Vapour Barrier was used for the walls, and a drainage panel was installed on the ceiling to collect leaking water. The customer chose to add BrightWall® Wall Panels, giving the space a finished look. 

The happy homeowners now have an extra 200 ft² of usable space in their home. They can safely store their items, knowing they won’t find them mouldy and wet a few months later.