John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

Spray Foam is a type of insulation that goes along the foundation walls in the crawl space. It is made of materials that expand and grow to fit into every crack and crevice along the walls. The purpose of Spray Foam is so the crawl space can be completely air sealed and it helps in insulating the home. By air sealing the crawl space, this actually helps the home become more energy efficient because it reduces heat loss, lowering energy bills. Overall, Spray Foam is an ideal insulation solution in the crawl space compared to the traditional fiberglass insulation in order to keep your home dry and healthy.

This business owner was eager to have a concrete sidewalk placed on the side entrance to their building before the rainy season began. After researching, to make sure they selected the best company for the job, they decided they would hire John's because of the highly positive reviews they read online. They called us, letting us know that they wanted this work completed ASAP. We quickly sent out our Design Specialist to the building, to take measurements and provide a free quote. The business owners were pleased with the professionalism and expertise of our Design Specialist, as well as the reasonable quote, and they asked us how quickly we could start the job. We let them know that we would start and finish the job before the rains came, as they requested. The day we were scheduled to complete the work, the forecast showed rain in the late afternoon. Knowing this, we brought along the materials we would need to protect the freshly poured slab from the rain. Early that morning, our concrete crew arrived and got straight to work. First, we built the wooden concrete frame, laid down concrete dobies for extra support, and placed the rebar. Next, we poured the concrete into the frame, and gave it a nice broom finish. We knew rain was coming later that day, so we built a rain cover out of PVC pipe and plastic tarping, protecting the newly finished sidewalk from the rain. We made sure the cover was tight and completely sealed - providing an excellent defense against the imminent weather. After the concrete was completely solidified, we removed the rain cover, revealing a beautifully finished new concrete sidewalk entrance to the side of this building. This business owner is thrilled to have a concrete side entrance to their building, so that both themselves and their employees can safely enter from now on without tracking in so much mud and wetness.

The wooden posts in your crawl space are what support your home and keep your floors even. If water gets into your crawl space and get absorbed by the wooden posts, this eventually causes them to rot and grow mold. Once they have been water damaged, the damage could be irreparable and homeowners will have to spend expensive amounts to fix the structural integrity of the home. This homeowner experienced water in their crawl space and it began to deteriorate their wood by causing distortion and discoloration. They called John's Waterproofing about getting their crawl space encapsulated and protecting against future water damage. To begin the encapsulation, first we installed a drainage system using a perforated pipe and a TripleSafe sump pump. These work together to collect any water that tries to enter and offer a passageway to be pushed out of the crawl space and away from the homes foundation. We then install TerraBlock, a thick insulation foam, along the base of the space. Afterwards, a CleanSpace vapor barrier is installed on top of the TerraBlock, up the foundation walls, and between the concrete footing and wooden posts. We put the vapor barrier between the footing and posts to isolate and protect them against water from being able to seep up into the wood. Once the space is protected and sealed from the earth, then we apply Spray Foam along the foundation walls to insulate and air seal. A SaniDry dehumidifier is installed to help pull moisture out of the air. Once this encapsulation is fully completed, the crawl space is isolated and protected against moisture damage and the homeowners won't have to worry about the wooden posts supporting their home.

This basement had a vertical crack that was separating the foundation wall in the basement. As the bow got worse, the floor began to crack and pieces were loose. The owners began to remove the broken pieces of the floor, but it kept breaking apart as pieces were removed until a large section of the floor was gone. To address the stability issue and the floor, John's Waterproofing was called upon. We installed a form along the foundation wall, installing steel and concrete into the form to fortify the new foundation section we would pour. Once dry, the form was removed and what was left behind was a stable and healthy wall to support the home. 

This crawl space was causing a lot of issues for this home, such as musty smells, a rise in energy bills and problems with pests and rodents. They wanted to find a solution that is permanent, so they reached out to John's Waterproofing to set up a free estimate and inspection. After our system design specialist went out and inspected the space, he met with the homeowner and went over some options for this crawl space. They decided an encapsulation was the best route to go. Encapsulation equals protection. It is the process of sealing the home from the earth. To begin this project, we start by removing all the debris in the space. Next, we dig a trench around the interior perimeter of the crawl space to lay down a perforated pipe into a silt sock. This will create a secure passage for water to drain safely to the SuperSump Plus pump at the lowest point in the space. We then install a discharge line outside and away from the homes foundation. Our TerraBlock system is next. We install this directly on the dirt floor of the crawl space, creating an insulated barrier between the home and the earth, assuring no moisture makes its way up through the crawl space flooring. On top of the TerraBlock, we install our CleanSpace system. This is placed all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists, and sealed at the footing of the wooden posts with our waterproof tape. We make sure to cover all the vents in the space to avoid outside air from entering. To control the environment we install our SaniDry Sedona. This effective dehumidifier will dry and filter the air, removing damp, musty smells. It will also keep the space at a healthy relative humidity, promoting clean air throughout the entire home. Lastly, to finish this space, we spray our foam insulation all along the foundation walls, up to the rim joists ensuring a complete air tight seal in this space. This homeowner can have peace of mind knowing their space is now protected for years to come. With encapsulation, the homes energy bills lower and will not have issues with rodents or musty odors.