Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Customer hires CBS to Protect His Crawl Space and Basement from High Humidity Levels
Challenge
Mark from Oshawa, Ontario, had concerns for his basement and crawl space as the summers seem to be getting hotter and hotter every year. With hopes to maximize storage in his crawl space, he wanted to ensure his items and the lower level of his home would be protected the right way. He chose Clarke Basement Systems to look after his home and we sent out System Design Specialist Ryan Hanlon to inspect the situation.
Solution
Ryan proposed a solution to Mark that he designed with his knowledge built up from years of experience. The answer was to encapsulate the entire crawl space to prevent moisture build-up on the walls and storage items using our CleanSpace® wall membrane. Under the CleanSpace® they laid down a drainage matting that would bring water into the WaterGuard® system. Next, they installed our WaterGuard® drainage system so that any water seepage would be guided down the perimeter of the crawl space. They used ThermalDry® to help store heat in the winter, being environmentally and financially friendly! To finish, they placed a drainage matting that would add protection to the CleanSpace® for when the homeowners are moving storage items around that could be more abrasive.
When the job was done, Mark was pleased to know he would never have to see small leaks or pests in his basement, and he was saving energy by using our crawl space solution.