MidAmerica Basement Systems Before & After Photos

A dirt crawlspace can cause problems for homeowners, like drafts and moisture. This was the case for a homeowner in Cameron, Illinois. They knew they needed to make a change to improve their crawlspace.

We were able to help by encapsulating the crawlspace using CleanSpace, Drainage Matting, SmartDrain, and vent covers. This will not only fix the existing problems, but also provide benefits like lower energy bills and improved air quality.

Here's a breakdown of the changes made:

• CleanSpace: This is a durable vapor barrier that lines the walls and floor of the crawlspace, preventing moisture from entering.
• Drainage Matting: This is placed on the floor of the crawlspace to collect any water that enters and channel it to the drain.
• SmartDrain: This is a drainage system that collects and removes water from the crawlspace, preventing mold and mildew growth.
• Vent covers: These are installed on the vents in the crawlspace to prevent outside air from entering and contributing to moisture problems.

By making these improvements, the homeowner can expect a more comfortable and healthy living environment, as well as potentially lower energy costs.

Mary of Milan called MidAmerica Basement Systems because the floors above her crawlspace were starting to sink and and sag, and her crawlspace was damp. She met with design specialist Mike Banks who talked to her about stabilizing the crawlspace with Smart Jacks and encapsulating the space with CleanSpace. Now the crawlspace is dry and stable. The images show CleanSpace encapsulation.

Total Basement Finishing can turn any basement into a livable area, making it seem like it was never a basement. EverLast Wall Panels and ThermalDry Flooring are a few products offered by Total Basement Finishing. Due to the products being completely made of inorganic materials, there is no worry to these products ruining from moisture. EverLast Wall Panels are durable and insulated, making it strong enough to hang heavy objects without a stud system while creating a thermal break from the cold concrete walls. ThermalDry Flooring is a special snap together, pegged tile system. This allows for water and moisture to be properly dried underneath while creating a thermal break from the cold ground.

Grant and Andrea were having issues with a leaking basement and they have an existing sump pump. They contacted MidAmerica Basement Systems to have their sump pump inspected. Cole had mentioned that the reason their basement was still becoming wet was due to the sump not being able to handle the amount of water that enters the basement. He suggested having a TripleSafe sump in addition to help aid the existing sump and adding WaterGuard around the perimeter to help redirect water that tries surfacing or seeping in through the foundation.

Patricia was having issues with her basement always becoming wet and reached out to MidAmerica Basement Systems to have it addressed properly. When design specialist Cole arrived at her home to evaluate her situation he found more than a leaking basement issue. Cole had addressed a bowing wall issue that was allowing water to seep in through the foundation cracks. To address the bowing wall, he offered a PowerBrace system to permanently stop the wall from worsening, and give the option to tighten and straighten the wall back to normal. A Waterproofing system was installed to address the leaking basement. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement to help collect the seeping water from the floor and walls, and redirect it to a TripleSafe sump. Patricia now has a stable and dry basement in her home.