Before & After Photos

Sump systems when done improperly can add humidity to the basement. Closed systems will reduce the extra evaporation in the lower levels of the home.

Problem:  These owners made great use of this garage cellar as storage for their seasonal items, unfortunately, this area was experiencing water penetration for years. Mould was starting to form on the cardboard, damage items sitting on the floor and the musty smell was permeating, well… everything.

Solution: Advanced Basement Systems to the rescue! We installed CleanSpace® Drainage Matting to move the water to the updated drainage system and finished the walls off with our CleanSpace® Liner.

Now, these homeowners can store their items knowing they’ll stay safe and dry.

Inspector: Bryan

Foreman: Justin

Sometimes homeowners are shocked to see what is behind their basement wall coverings, such as paneling or drywall. These Amherstburg, Ontario homeowners noticed:

-         Windows and doors were hard to open

-         Visible gaps between walls and floors and ceilings and walls

-         Cracks in the drywall near window and door frames

-         A slight slope in their floors

The problem? The scariest kind of crack: A horizontal crack and it was beginning to bow inwards.

We solved the problem with our The PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System.

In the "before" photo, you can see the tilt of the window frame is a result of a problem hidden behind the wall. 

We secured steel I-beams to the joists above the wall with heavy-duty steel brackets. The system not only stabilizes the wall and can often be tightened to help return the wall to its original position. The PowerBrace™ Wall Repair System does not require any exterior excavation and can be installed within just a couple of days.

If you notice a horizontal wall crack in your home’s foundation, please contact us for a complimentary inspection and free estimate. 1-800-638-7048

Problem:  These home owners were experiencing water penetrating into their unfinished basement. Their sump pump system was older, unreliable and contributing to an unhealthy level of humidity in the home.

Solution: Our team waterproofed the problematic walls, installed the ThermalDry® Wall system (which protects the basement from moisture and water as it passes through foundation walls – it serves as both a vapor barrier and as a way to redirect leaking water into the new drainage system). We completed the basement with the reliable and industry leading TripleSafe™ sump pump system.

This before and after is a great example of how all of our products work together for a dry basement. With regular maintenance, these home owners will never have basement water problems again!

Inspector:  Bryan

Foreman: Paul

Problem:  Although these home owners only used this part of their basement as cold storage, they were frustrated by the continual leaky walls and the resulting musty smell and damp feel. During the hot and humid summer months, their entire home smelled bad and felt damp.

Solution: Our team:

• Waterproofed the two leaky walls
• Installed a perimeter floor drain to direct any penetrating water into the sump pump
• Installed the ThermalDry® Wall system which serves as both a vapor barrier and a way to redirect water leaking into the new drainage system

Now, not only is their basement dry, their home is healthier as well!

Inspector:  Bryan

Foreman: Paul