Photo Album: The Ultimate Solution To A Dry Basement in Rowland, PA

We were contacted by a Rowland, PA homeowner for help with their wet basement and damp crawl space. As a result of water intrusion and high humidity, mold began to grow. Tom B., a Liberty Basement Systems crawl space repair specialist, was scheduled to inspect the area and offer a solution that would resolve the homeowner's issue permanently.   Tom's thorough assessment led to the diagnosis of the problem, and after the solution was explained, the homeowner expressed their enthusiasm for having a dry and healthy basement. An interior drainage system, a basement wall vapor barrier, a trench drain, a sump pump system with an exterior discharge line, a basement dehumidifier, and an electrical outlet were installed to solve the problem in the basement. Additionally, the crawl space would be treated for mold, have drainage mats installed on the ground, and be encapsulated with a vapor barrier.   To prep the area, Liberty Basement Systems production crew carefully removed and disposed of all water and mold damaged debris. The mold-contaminated walls were then sprayed with a safe and effective mold cleaner. It was necessary to install rim joist insulation. As a result, outside elements will not be able to enter the basement even through the smallest crack. The CleanSpace Basement Wall Vapor Barrier system was then fastened to all the walls. This can prevent water vapor from passing through the foundation walls and direct it to the sump pump instead. Mold and mildew are prevented from growing on CleanSpace because of its built-in antimicrobial protection, UltraFresh.   Throughout the basement, a perimeter drainage system has been installed along the wall to capture water at the most common entry point - the floor/wall joint. Water can also be captured from the walls. By doing this, you'll prevent the basement floor from leaking in the middle by intercepting water at the perimeter of the floor before it gets to the center. A TripleSafe Sump Pump was installed to collect water from the drainage system and pump it out of the home through the exterior discharge line. To prevent flooding from clogged or frozen discharge lines, the homeowner installed IceGuard Outlets.    The SaniDry Sedona Dehumidifier was installed to eliminate damp, musty odors in the basement and crawl space. In addition to the antimicrobial vapor barrier, the Sedona keeps relative humidity low, so mold growth doesn't stand a chance! This pint-sized powerhouse removes 95 pints of water a day, drains itself into the sump pump, and moves 300 cubic feet of air every minute!   A drainage mat was installed on the floor inside the crawl space. This mat was installed so drainage could flow into the sump pump through an additional discharge line. It also created a thermal break between the dirt floor and the vapor barrier system. CleanSpace was then installed throughout the crawl space for full encapsulation. They were very pleased with the results of their newly waterproofed basement and crawl space. For cleaning and filtering their indoor air, they decided to install the Aspen Air Purifier on the upper level of their house. Combined with the Sedona Dehumidifier, this home will have the cleanest, healthiest air possible!