Systèmes Sous-sol Québec Before & After Photos

This crawl space in Ile-Perrot was wet and in a bad condition.

After our inspection, we offered the perfect solution consisting of a CleanSpace crawl space mat, the CleanSpace vapor barrier, and the SmartSump sump pump system for small crawl spaces.

When we install these products together, the water is directed to the sump pump system that evacuates it away from the foundation. In addition, the membrane prevents water vapor from passing through the foundation and humidifying the space.

Our client from Saint-Urban-Premier called us regarding his damp crawl space.

This crawl space was so damp; the main beam was so wet and rotting so badly and became so loose due to moisture presence. It also had large mold growing all over it.

We knew right away that his place needs to be stabilized, so we suggested installing our SmartJack system which is a high-capacity, fully-adjustable steel pier, designed to stop settling and can raise your sagging floor back to the proper level.

In addition we suggested the installation of our CleanSpace vapor barrier that prevent moisture elevation and mold growth.

After the installation, this crawl space couldn’t be healthier and our client was very satisfied with the results.

This basement in Saint-Urban-Premier had water leaks on several walls.

After contacting our company, our team inspected his place and installed a WaterGuard drainage system and connected it to the SuperSump System. This SuperSump includes an UltraSump battery back-up which runs on a high-capacity 120 amp power pack. If you lose power, the UltraSump turns on automatically and an alarm sounds to alert you that you are on backup. With a new, fully charged power pack, the UltraSump is capable of pumping out 12,000 total gallons at 2,018 gallons per hour.

PROBLEM

There were water infiltrations from the damp ground, which facilitated the appearance of several mold stains. Our specialist Jennifer took care of the visit. By descending into the crawlspace, she identified excessive moisture, causing an unpleasant odor. Subsequently, she elaborated in detail on the solution, which consists of encapsulating the crawlspace to eliminate harmful moisture and prevent further structural damage that could even affect the foundation of the house.

SOLUTION

The encapsulation of the crawlspace consists of covering the floor with a drainage membrane and a vapor barrier above:

• The drainage matting features a dimpled surface that helps channel infiltrated water towards the drainage or sump pump.

• The vapor barrier prevents the evaporation of infiltrated water, thus eliminating excessive moisture. It also includes an antimicrobial additive to prevent mold growth.

• To ensure proper thermal insulation of the crawl space walls, we installed SilverGlo wall insulation panels. In addition to resisting thermal conduction, the SilverGlo panels have a radiant barrier that reflects heat back into the crawl space for energy savings.

• We installed our SmartSump sump pump system with the powerful Zoeller pump and the WaterWatch alarm, which helps prevent disasters.

Having a house by the water is nice. But when water and water vapors affect the humidity of the house, it is less pleasant. For this reason, this owner has contacted us so we can meet him with one of our certified specialists in basement waterproofing and crawl space encapsulation. So we sent Jerry who has been working with us for a long time. Jerry noticed that there was no damage and that it would be enough to encapsulate this void.

Our foreman Jonathan and his team began by removing all the debris from the crawlspace. Then, they installed a drainage mat and encapsulated the vacuum with the CleanSpace vapors barrier membrane. This product is the most effective on the market. It is composed of 7 layers and is therefore extremely resistant. An antibacterial additive is injected in to block the growth of mold. This product is specially designed for the basement environment and we are very proud of it. This client can now use the crawl space for useful purposes.