Chris contacted us here at Basement & Radon Solutions, because Water was coming in through his basement. He also had mold on the beams & piers in crawl space.
Solutions provided:
Basement & Radon Solutions, BRS Pros did quite a bit of work for Chris. Here are the steps we took to help him.1.We first fogged the crawl space with an EPA registered fungicide that kills 99.9% of mold spores & mildew. 2.We then applied spray foam at the rim joints. This prevents air infiltration (unlike fiberglass insulation) and insulated the wood band plates.3.Following that, we dug a clean trench along the full interior of Chris’s crawl space foundation, and installed our Hydra-Channel adjacent to the footer. The Hydra-Channel is high strength polyethylene dewatering system. It will remove storm water up to 70% faster than a traditional pipe and stone system. It will also allow water to flow freely to the in-ground sealed sump pump/basin. 4.Next, we installed a Pro-Series Sump Pump. The system includes a 1/3 HP cast iron primary pump with a dual float cage that protects debris from the float. Included, is a deluxe controller that monitors the pump and power conditions. It also will sound an alarm if problems are detected, such as high water. The pump also activates weekly to exercise and extend the pumps life. Pump capacity is 3200 GPH @ 10′ head with high efficient 5 amp pump motor. Sealed air resistance sump basin and in-line check valve. The sump basin has a top mounted patented air tight flood drain that will allow surface water into the basin from a broken plumbing line or a leaking water heater. 5. After that, we installed a 4 suction pipe. This is used in the event that Chris’s home is ever tested for radon in the future and comes back elevated. The pipe will be used with the additional exterior radon system. Following this, we installed a 9-mil white 100% woven wall liner. Finishing the encapsulation with a 15-mil white ground moisture barrier. The product will not off gas, it is also antibacterial. Meaning it will not allow organic growth to grow on his liner. 6.Next to last, we installed an Aprilaire residential humidification. The Aprilaire is an Energy Star rated dehumidifier and delivers 23% annual energy savings above conventional products. It’s high-capacity is designed to control humidity in their crawl space. 7. To finish the job we put in a remote temperature and relative humidity meter-Hygometer. The wireless remote sensor was mounted in Chris’s crawl space to give him an accurate reading of relative humidity. This helps Chris effectively monitor humidity of the dehumidifier in his crawl space.It was a pleasure helping Chris make his home happy, healthy & safe! “
