Basement Waterproofing in Hartford, KY

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A basement in Hartford, KY, needed waterproofing done to the basement when the homeowners noticed water coming in. Water damage can be a serious issue if it is affecting the foundation and creating mold on the walls. A basement staircase can be affected if it is made out of processed organic materials such as wood. The stairs can become unsafe and bouncy if stepped on. The homeowners were adamant about the safety of their basements.
To transform the basement from a once damp and humid place to a clean and relaxing room. Basements to Beautiful panels were put on the walls.  These panels are waterproof, insulated with integrated electrical chases, and “warm” studs. These panels are custom-engineered foam panels with integral studs that are fastened directly to your foundation walls. Water guards were also installed along the borders of the wall to direct the water to the TripleSafe Sump Pump that was put in.  The basement modified the space into a peaceful atmosphere that the family could enjoy.

Mold Concern in the Basement in Hartford, KY

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If you are spotting mold in your basement, then you are more than likely breathing in the mold upstairs. This occurrence is called the stair stack effect, which creates an airflow in your home from bottom to top. A homeowner in Hartford, Kentucky had this exact issue in their basement.  Whatever is in your crawl space/basement air is in your house also, whether or not you spend any time in the crawl space. Upon inspection, the basement was damp and there was water leaking from the walls whenever it rained, getting the carpet wet. The homeowner was interested in waterproofing his basement so that it can become usable again. 

To begin the transformation, every wooden beam that was affected by mold was scrubbed and treated in the basement. Once this portion of the job was completed, the CleanSpace liner is secured on the walls to protect against water vapor. A small trench is dug out alongside the walls for the Waterguard to be placed in. It sits on the footing, instead of alongside it, which keeps mud from getting into the drain because the drain does not sit in the mud. It has a built-in 3/8-inch gap between the floor and the wall to drain wall leaks. Once the waterproofing segment was completed, the basement was now safe for storage. 

Hartford, IN Foundation Stabilization

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Foundation stabilization technology has changed a lot in the last 150 years.  Unfortunately, many of the foundation components haven't.  This home, like many in the Hartford, IN area, is resting on a yellow brick foundation.  In order to stabilize the bricks and keep the foundation level, concrete pylons were poured at intervals along the foundation.  Now, the homeowners have noticed extreme settling and cracking throughout the home.  The best and most long-lasting way to stabilize this foundation is to clip the pylons and put the entire home on a rugged steel push pier system.  In the before picture, you can see the pylon and surrounding brick.  In the after picture, you can see the installed piers, which have been hydraulically driven to the engineer approved resistance depth and are resting on bedrock underneath. The piers have been capped off and the home is now off weighted from the failing soil onto the piers.