Before & After Photos

Cindy wanted to install an egress window in her basement. She contacted our team at Ayers Basement Systems to have the window installed! An inspection determined where the window would go and what Cindy wanted to be installed. Lastly, the Ayers crew got to work with the installation! Cindy was thrilled with how the project turned out!

In order to stabilize these walls, we installed Power Braces. These beams are installed against the wall and uses a joint reinforcement method to distribute the weight evenly. Tightened over time, these beams gradually improve the condition of the wall over time, and their zinc coating makes them resistant to corrosion.

To collect the water from the walls, DryTrak was installed. This system is best for monolithic slabs that include a foundation wall footing, and is designed to work with the sump pump. The drainage channel is sealed with a special adhesive to the floor, and a small space is left along the wall to allow wall leaks to drain directly into the channel. The water is collected and then rerouted to the sump pump, which will pump the water out of the basement and away from the home through a discharge line.

PowerBraces help improve the foundation walls over time to prevent future wall leaks, while DryTrak keeps the leaks under control in the basement of this Culver, MI home.

Marc was hoping to get an Egress Window installed in his finished basement for the finishing touch and to make it a legal bedroom. He saw that Ayers sells Egress Windows and decided to set up an appointment with us.

Egress Windows are great for basements since they are larger and allow for a safe exit option in emergency situations. This is an especially important feature if someone will be living down there. This window will open up the room and make it more inviting. More natural light and fresh air will fill the space as well. These windows are waterproof as well so Marc won't have to worry about water leaking in during heavy rainfalls.

Marc was happy with the result and the finished look the Egress Window gave his basement!

Tony realized the water from outside was draining into his basement. He called Ayers for help before it caused structural damage to his home. Our experts went to his house and recommended WaterGuard as the solution. WaterGuard is a drainage pipe designed to eliminate clogs by sitting on top rather than alongside the footing. Tony is happy to have a dry basement!

When wall leaks happen, the water flows down the walls and creates puddles. These puddles appear across the floor and at the joints where wall and floor meet. The WaterGuard system - which can be seen being installed in the after photo - acts as a drain for the basement walls and floor. It is installed in a gap around the perimeter of the floor to catch any runoff. The water then flows along the trench and is forced out of the house by whichever draining system you choose to install. We recommend a sump pump system for reliable and continuous discharge.