MidAmerica Basement Systems Before & After Photos

With all this rain we have been having the water has been trying to find places to go! The last place you want the water to resort to is your basement! A homeowner in Iowa City, IA was having water coming into their basement often and was not very happy when they needed to clean it up. They wanted a permanent solution that would take all their worries away. They contacted us at MidAmerica Basement Systems and a knowledgeable Design Specialist was able to come out to their home to talk about a waterproofing system that would help keep water out and answer any questions the homeowner may have.

WaterGuard is a perimeter waterproofing system. It is installed around the perimeter against the foundation wall. As water enters into the basement the WaterGuard Drainage System will be able to collect it with its special wall flange. The special wall flange creates a space between the floor and the wall allowing the water seepage to drain into the system without being clogged with dirt and debris. Once the water is collected it will drain it safely and unseen to the TripleSafe Sump Pump System to be pumped out of your basement. The system is able to work with all types of foundations and keep your basement water free!

Having a system like this leaves this homeowner with no worries of water getting into their basement once again. We were more than happy to help this homeowner out! If you too are looking to have a basement waterproofing system installed in the Iowa City area, do not hesitate to reach out to MidAmerica Basement Systems. We would be happy to set up an appointment with you and one of our expert Design Specialists. Contact us today!

Cold floors, high humidity levels, unwanted pests? Did you know these can all stem from an unsealed crawlspace? Luckily, MidAmerica Basement Systems has a solution to resolve it all! Crawl space encapsulation is a process of sealing and conditioning your crawl space to create a dry, healthy, and energy-efficient environment. Investing in crawl space encapsulation is an investment in your home's comfort, health, and energy efficiency. It's a one-time fix with long-lasting benefits that you'll be enjoying for years to come just like this Iowa City homeowner!

In Iowa City, IA, a homeowner reached out as he intended to rent his property and needed it to have a dry, dependable basement. The before photo shows signs of persistent water issues, posing a threat to his plans. Our team addressed the root of the problem by using the WaterGuard drainage system, CleanSpace vapor barrier, and a TripleSafe Sump Pump. Notice in the after photo how the space is now clean and try, a secure foundation for future tenants. 

Before our intervention in Iowa City, the subterranean crawl space exhibited critical failures in atmospheric and moisture management, characterized by high relative humidity, hydrostatic vapor intrusion, and subsequent microbial off-gassing that compromised the home’s indoor air quality. System Design Specialist Jeff Kelchen engineered a comprehensive remediation strategy to transform this unconditioned, compromised footprint into a stabilized, usable environment. Under the direction of Production Foreman Jacob Oetzman and his crew, Antonio and Devin B., the team executed a full encapsulation utilizing the CleanSpace® system, a heavy-duty, 20-mil antimicrobial vapor barrier mechanically fastened and sealed to isolate the structure from earth-born moisture and capillary action.

To permanently regulate the microclimate, the team enhanced the thermal envelope by installing SilverGlo™ graphite-infused insulation panels along the foundation perimeter to drastically reduce thermal transfer. Active water mitigation was achieved by integrating a TripleSafe™ sump pump system, featuring a multi-stage pump configuration and battery backup to ensure continuous dewatering during peak hydrostatic events. Finally, a high-efficiency SaniDry Sedona dehumidification system was commissioned to maintain ambient relative humidity below the 50% threshold required to inhibit wood rot and microbial growth. This technical execution successfully eliminated sub-floor odor transfer, stabilized structural humidity, and optimized the home’s overall energy efficiency and air quality.

This damp crawlspace in Iowa City, IA needed some help, so the homeowner called MidAmerica Basement Systems. The crawl space was encapsulated with CleanSpace, placed over drainage matting.