Photo Album: Crawl Space, Basement & Flooring Renovated in Kewanee, IL

Sometimes a homeowner has more than one space underneath the home to tend to, and more than one project in mind, as is the case here in Kewanee. The homeowner wanted both the crawl space and basement renovated and waterproofed, so they called the experts for all things basementy at MidAmerica Basement Systems. The crawl space was encapsulated with the inorganic, strong, antimicrobial infused CleanSpace. The team installed SmartSump, the sump pump that fit perfectly in tight crawl spaces. For the basement, WaterGuard was installed as the perimeter drainage system and the King and Queen of sump pumps, TripleSafe, was installed to keep this basement dry all the time. IceGuard was installed for the freezing winter months. IceGuard works to eject water away from the foundation walls in the event of a pipe freezing. The happy homeowner wanted to further beautify the basement with flooring. The team installed ThermalDry flooring system in Sandstone, really improving this homeowners basement! MidAmerica is proud to have provided this homeowner with all of their basement and crawl space needs! Your business is greatly appreciated!

Before CleanSpace

Crawl space before being fitted with CleanSpace liners.

CleanSpace Encapsulation

This crawl space is transformed thanks to encapsulating the space with CleanSpace. CleanSpace also acts as a vapor barrier providing some protection from Radon gas. The CleanSpace also has an antimicrobial additive to it that wards off mold growth.

Pre - CleanSpace

Another section of crawl space before installing CleanSpace.

Sealed with CleanSpace

Now that the space is sealed, it is protected from ground water, mold growing on the liner, vapor, etc. CleanSpace makes this crawl space into a possible storage area for the homeowner. It is clean, sealed, and protected.

No Crawl Space Pump Like The SmartSump Pump

Pictured in the back corner is the zoeller cast iron pump. It is important to consider a sump pump in the crawl space especially if there are pipes running through. In the event of a pipe bursting, the water will not have any way of draining out of the space. The SmartSump is the answer! The SmartSump is a zoeller cast iron pump that is specially designed for crawl spaces with an airtight lid and airtight drain system. It will accommodate the WaterWatch alarm system that will warn homeowners if there is rising water in the space.

Before WaterGuard

Another part of the perimeter that will be protected by WaterGuard drainage system.

WaterGuard After Installation

This area is now protected from leaks from the foundation walls. The water will travel down the wall, behind the WaterGuard where it will be directed to the local sump pump.

Leaky Utilities

Leaky utilities can cause damage and headaches for the homeowner.

Mini Trenches

These mini trenches were installed around the leaky utility. It works with the WaterGuard System to drain leaks to the sump pump away from the foundation floor.

TripleSafe Sump Pump with Ultra Sump Battery Switcher

The TripleSafe comes with 3 pumps in 1 unit, the third being the UltraSump. UltraSump is the units battery back up pump that activates during a power outage. The UltraSump Battery Switcher allows the UltraSump to pump twice as long.

TripleSafe Sump Pump and SaniDry XP

TripleSafe Sump Pump is a supreme sump pumping unit that is designed to keep basements dry all the time. But what about humidity? MidAmerica Basement Systems has the perfect solution! SaniDry is the optimal dehumidifying unit that also filters the air. The SaniDry pairs perfectly with MidAmerica's elite sump pumps as the SaniDry not only cleans and dehumidifies the air, the unit will automatically dump into the local sump pump. This space is waterproofed, dry, protected, healthy and transformed.

Area Before WaterGuard

This is only a part of the perimeter going to be installed. The team will have to remove the bottom step to install the WaterGuard. If a job is worht doing, it's worth doing right!

Stairs After WaterGuard Installation

After the team removed the last step of the stair, they continued to line the perimeter with WaterGuard.

Installation of ThermalDry Flooring

ThermalDry tiles are 12 inch square modular tiles that lock tight together.

ThermalDry Flooring Complete

With ThermalDry Flooring Systems, water won't ruin them, water vapor won't travel through them and mold won't grow on them. The homeowner of this basement chose ThermalDry Tile Flooring in Sandstone.

Before IceGuard

The area where IceGuard will be installed.

IceGuard

IceGuard is a homeowners defense against flooding due to frozen pipes during frigid winters. IceGuard is designed to eject water way from the foundation home in case of a frozen pipe.