Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: High Humidity Creates Odours in Miller Lake, Ontario
Challenge
A cottage is a place to go and escape from the city for a while. It’s exciting getting there on a Friday night after a long week of work, but sometimes issues need to be dealt with before you can enjoy yourself.
A customer in Miller Lake, Ontario, has a quaint cottage they’ve owned for years. Recently, they noticed a foul odour seeping up from the basement. Embarrassed, and worried about further issues, the customer reached out to Clarke Basement Systems.
Solution
System Design Specialist Robert Langton met with the owner and designed a solution to keep their crawl space dry and eliminate any foul odours. Foreman Jose Martinez installed the system starting with a full encapsulation using CleanSpace® Vapour Barrier. Drainage Matting® and a SmartDrain® were also used to help water drain back into the ground. An Aprilaire® Dehumidifier was installed to keep the humidity at 50% to deal with the odours.
The customer is thrilled that their cottage is smell free. They can have company over again without feeling embarrassed, and their property is protected from further water issues.