Before & After
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Adirondack Basement Systems recently had the opportunity to assist The Nassau Free Library in Nassau, NY. The crawl space below the library needed a vapor barrier and some much-needed support to stop the floors from sagging.
Bill Seabridge is one of our structural System Design Specialists, once he was assigned this inspection he was right out there to propose a solution for this amazing facility! Bill proposed SmartJacks to replace the old style jacks they were using to support the structure. He also proposed CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system.
The library had a dirt crawl space under it, this damp environment is very unhealthy and destructive. The CleanSpace encapsulation system completely isolated the library from the earth, this dramatically reduced the humidity level in the air which, when combined with sealing outside air and dehumidification, eliminated mold growth and rot from their crawl space, this has made the entire library a healthier place.
This garage in West Sand Lake had water pooling inside during every rainfall. Our team installed trench drains to redirect the water away from the home.
Crawl spaces are a vital piece of the house when it comes to support and air quality. If your crawl space is in rough shape, then chances are other parts of the home are feeling the effects of that. So what’s something that’s a common issue in crawl spaces? Let’s look at moisture, for example.
This homeowner had a crawl space that hadn’t been given much love or attention in the past, so water had free reign over the area—and where there’s water, there’s trouble. What this set of before and after photos displays is the CleanSpace portion of our installation job. The purpose of CleanSpace is to provide a vapor barrier for the crawl space. It not only reduces humidity and moisture in the crawl space, but also helps seal out cold drafts in the winter; a highly useful 1-2 punch. CleanSpace is super durable, made of a 20mm thick, 7-layer polyethylene composition, providing a guaranteed 25 year lifespan, which gives you years of peace of mind at the same time. CleanSpace is also compatible with any other product, so it is often paired with other systems to give the area a more well-rounded protection against moisture and other issues. And as evident by the photos, it also provides a nicer look to the crawl space; an added bonus with an already effective product.
This homeowner had water coming into the basement, which was also seeping through walls. Our solution was to install a SumpPump to keep excess water out.
Our sump pumps are steps ahead of the competition, providing reliable, effective circulation of water out of your home. Most old pumps are just a basic, uncovered apparatus that are prone to failure and can’t handle high levels of water, meaning one bad rainstorm and your basement is soaked. Our TripleSafe sump system, showcased in these pictures, has three pumps that automatically switch based on the amount of water coming in. In addition to this, the TripleSafe also has a built-in backup battery that keeps the system running even during a power outage, making the TripleSafe a powerful, trustworthy product to take your basement’s waterproofing to the next level.
