Your Dependable Wheeler, OR Basement Waterproofing Expert

This homes basement walls were damp to the touch. The homeowner hadn't seen any pooling water along the floors yet, but they figured it would be best to address their walls properly before things got worse with time. They scheduled their free inspection with John's Waterproofing to hear about our wall systems and find the best solution to fit their home. 

To begin our project, we dug a trench along the interior perimeter of the basement. In this we laid down a bed of gravel with our WaterGuard drainage system. This is all graded to guide the collected water to the lowest point in the basement where we installed a TripleSafe sump pump that will then guide the water safely away from the homes foundation. To ensure the moisture from the walls makes it into this drainage system, we installed BrightWall paneling. This will brighten the basement, providing a semi-finished look. It safely guides any moisture down the walls to be collected in the drainage system. As a final step we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier to keep the air dry and healthy! 

This homeowner called up John's Waterproofing, they had water coming into their crawlspace. They had tried to dig a trench through the space to direct the water under the home so it wouldn't damage the wooden posts. However the water was still present and would wash the trench away and needed to be re-dug. They were officially ready for a real solution. We sent out a design specialist who inspected both outside the home as well as the crawlspace.

To fully address their water issue we began by removing the debris from under the home. We then dug a new trench around the interior perimeter of the crawlspace, here we installed a perforated drain pipe to naturally grade the groundwater to a new SmartSump pump in the lowest spot. From here the water was sent safely out and away from the home. We then installed a 6 Mil vapor barrier, this was overlapped and run up the wall to help this home remain dry and healthy. 

Condensation in the crawlspace will bring that moisture up, into the home that means drawing that moisture into the old fiberglass insulation. Here is festers up against the wooden foundation and does two things. Firstly, a great environment for mold to grow is created, and secondly, this water weight will pull the insulation down, causing it to rip, fall apart, and sometimes fall down completely. The homeowner noticed this was an issue when they saw the fiberglass hanging like string in their crawlspace. To find an insulation made for a crawlspace, they called upon John's Waterproofing. 

Our crew arrived and began by removing all of the old fiberglass insulation, the thin vapor barrier that was present, and the general debris within the space. We then laid down TerraBlock insulation over the dirt floor with our CleanSpace vapor barrier over this. This barrier is made of a woven 20 Mil thick plastic which is inserted under each wooden post, anchored along the walls, and sealed into place. We then insulated the foundation walls with spray foam, and replaced the vent covers to keep the crawlspace sealed up. The homeowner noticed their energy bills lower, and were thrilled that their home would remain dry and healthy. 

This crawlspace foundation had water seeping into it. Water could be found pooling on the dirt floor, and water stains were present around the vent covers and entryway. To keep the home safe from water damage, John's Waterproofing was called in. 

To begin our crew cleared out the debris from this space. With a clean start, a TripleSafe sump pump was installed. This works to collect the groundwater and divert it away from the home's foundation. We then changed out the old vent covers and installed a new EverLast door system to create a waterproofed entryway that could withstand time. To help this home improve its energy efficiency, we laid down a layer of TerraBlock crawlspace insulation. The wooden posts were then isolated to protect them from water damage with our CleanSpace vapor barrier. CleanSpace was then laid throughout the crawlspace. SilverGlo crawlspace insulation was attached to the foundation walls and the CleanSpace was anchored to the walls. The last piece to protect the home is a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier was installed to keep the humidity down so mold would not be able to grow. 

This home was experiencing water damage in their crawlspace. There were mineral deposit stains on the concrete poured walls of the foundation, the insulation was falling down, they had high levels of humidity, and there was standing water in the lowest spot of the crawlspace. While they had a vapor barrier installed years ago, it was now caked over with mud and was just used as a spot to trap water these days. To assist so their home would be okay, they contacted John's Waterproofing. 

Our crew began by removing the old and muddy vapor barrier, they then removed all of the old insulation and any other debris in the crawlspace. Since there was a large amount of water we installed a TripleSafe Sump Pump, which pushes the water out and away from the homes foundation via a discharge line we installed. Since all of the insolation had been removed we then laid down TerraBlack floor insulation over the dirt floor. We also installed SilverGlo wall insulation, combined these will insulate the crawlspace so that the home above can maintain its temperature. We then isolated each pier and encapsulated the crawlspace with Cleanspace which is secured into place. To combat the high humidity we put in a SaniDry dehumidifier and then installed new vent covers and a new EverLast crawlspace Entrance. 

This whole system works together to help keep this home dry and heathy! 

This homeowner called John's Waterproofing because he was concerned about the standing water in his Crawlspace causing structural damage to his home. Our wonderful inspector, Larry came up with the perfect solution to protect Dennis's home from any further damage. Larry suggested installing our patented Cleanspace encapsulation system, a Triple Safe sump pump, a SaniDry dehumidifier, and an Everlast  Door.

Dennis quickly agreed to Larry's plan and Manuel and his team set out to waterproof the crawlspace. They began by installing our patented Cleanspace encapsulation system which cover the floors and walls of the crawlspace and keeping out all moisture, mold, mildew, insects and pests. It has a 25 year warranty and helps to maintain the health of the home and save on energy costs. The team also installed a Triple Safe sump pump which has a three pump system designed to withstand all pumping requirements. In order to follow Oregon code, we installed a SaniDry dehumidifier which maintains a relative humidity and prevents mold and mildew growth. An exterior Everlast Door was installed over the entryway of the crawlspace  to help control what comes in and out of the crawlspace. It is a maintenance free door that will never crack or warp, and are basically indestructible.

Once our systems were in place, Dennis is glad that he no longer has concerns over standing water causing damage to his home.