Basement Waterproofing Case Studies: Crawl Space Transformation, Orillia, ON
Challenge
In the Orillia region, a pair of homeowners had noticed an awful odor travelling around the entire home. They've had contractors come to the house to deduce what the issue was: the crawl space. Many had described the situation as wet, nasty, spider-filled, and wood beginning to rot. This issue needed to be fixed before one; the home collapsed from the wet beams not being strong enough, or two, mold travelling in the vents, making it a health hazard. They had fewer visitors in the home because the smell would accentuate during the hot, humid months.
Solution
An excellent suggestion from friends directed the homeowners to our team at Clarke Basement Systems, where we could send one of our System Design Specialists, Logan Watson. Logan's inspection was inside and outside the home, so he can recommend the best products to keep water out and permanently protect the crawl space. Logan recommended 4 products that will transform this basement:
- CleanSpace® encapsulation system: A floor-to-wall encapsulation that keeps the space dry and water at bay
- EverLast™ vent covers: to seal off any entry points into the crawl space for maximum insulation
- SaniDry® Sedona dehumidifier: to regulate the moisture
- SmartDrain™: a crawl space drain that safely discharges water beneath the home
Our Installation Foreman Lucio Flores and Specialist Russell VanderMuelen took on this job. The main course of action is to encapsulate the space and then install all the components afterward. Once the job was complete, Lucio guided the homeowners around the area. He explained the aftercare and when to call our team if they have any concerns. Aside from the fantastic encapsulation work, the homeowners felt a sense of joy. They had yet to experience this much help for their crawl space and such a remarkable solution. A big part of their lives was entertaining, and now that the home is safe and the odour is gone, they can return to doing just that!