Crawl Space Solutions
The problem with a crawl space, beside the mold, is that as warm air
rises in your home, it brings up with it the air that was previously in
your crawl space, including moisture and mold spores, as well as
anything else that may be airborne down there.
As this air rises in your home, replacement air enters from the lowest
part, your crawlspace. This replacement air is made up with
unconditioned outside air that enters through vents and other leaks, and
air that is actually sucked from the crawlspace floor, either dirt or
concrete, which is typically filled with lots of moisture. This natural
upward air movement is called the "stack effect" -- this is how chimneys
work. Consequently, whatever is in the air at the lowest point
eventually flows up into the living sections. Up to 40% of the air we
breathe on the first floor of our home comes from the crawl space.
A concrete or dirt crawl space with a crawl space vent is a never-ending
source of moisture. Even if the dirt's surface seems dry, digging down a
few inches reveals moist earth
Crawl Space Moisture
Why Is Crawl Space Moisture so Bad?
Because it's the moisture that leads to mold growth, musty odors, and
structural damage, not to mention that insects and critters love moist
environments and energy costs are higher. Moisture ruins houses by
providing a hospitable environment for mold, fungi, and insects that
destroy wood framing and cause dry rot. Crawl space moisture, and the mold and mildew that
thrive in this environment, affect not only the floor system directly
above, but also the entire house.
Three things destroy organic materials in general, and wood in
particular: water, heat, and ultra-violet radiation. Of these, water is
by far the most damaging... and the one we can control.
Properly sealing the crawlspace and removing the moisture from the
ground and air is part of the solution that helps provide a mold-free,
radon-free, and insect-free environment, which leads to a more more
energy-efficient and healthier home.
To avoid moisture's negative affects, a crawlspace should be completely
sealed and isolated from the ground and the humid outside air. An
effective method to lower crawl space humidity, tested and perfected
throughout the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland, is now available in
your area -- the CleanSpace Crawlspace Encapsulation System by Basement
Systems Inc. This crawlspace vapor barrier system involves installing a
20-mil 7-ply sandwich of high and low-density polyethylene with
polyester-cord reinforcement on the dirt or concrete floor, that is
fastened and epoxied to the walls. This extra-heavy reinforced lining is
made especially for this system and is treated with an antimicrobial
finish that protects against mold and mildew growth under the crawlspace
liner.
Lower energy bills, resulting from reduced crawlspace humidity,
translate into comfort and savings year after year. The CleanSpace
crawlspace vapor barrier is tough enough for service people to crawl on
and safe enough for storage. Being bright white, the CleanSpace liner
really brightens a crawlspace too, making it a relatively pleasant
storage place.
Does Your Crawl Space Leak or Flood?
Many crawlspace foundations leak and many crawlspaces flood. Such
crawlspaces may require a drainage system. Basement Systems has several
patented sump pump systems for your peace of mind. They all feature a
built-in WaterWatch sump pump alarm system to let you know if there is
ever a pump or power problem before the crawlspace floods. Basement
Systems' SmartSump
Just remember that your crawlspace, although often neglected until it's
too late, is one of the most important spaces in your home. It can be a
spawning ground for mold, bugs, embarrassing odors, and even radon gas.
The moisture generated in the crawlspace will lead to structural damage
and higher energy costs! On the other hand, a clean, sealed crawlspace
can be an extra source for much needed storage while making your home
more energy efficient, healthy, and safe for your family.
To learn more about the CleanSpace Crawl space Encapsulation System or
other innovative crawlspace solutions, contact your local CleanSpace
crawl space
Installer for a FREE Estimate and Inspection You'll be thrilled at how
quickly your crawlspace can be fixed with little or no disruption to
your daily routine. The encapsulation system comes with a 25-year
CleanSpace crawl space warranty against rips, tears & groundwater, and from having
groundwater on top of the liner. Remember we are in
Indiana,
Kansas, and
Missouri. Some
installations will also require a quiet operating sump pump. We
have several to chose from.
 We
are happy to install the hands down best sump pump offered in the World.
The patented TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three pumps to respond to
the most prevalent three problems that home owners experience with
waterproofing systems that fail. Now a homeowner can finally feel safe
with the complete protection of the TripleSafe system.
The three scenarios most likely to occur to any sump pump system are:
Scenario 1: If the 1st pump fails, the 2nd one takes over.
Scenario 2: If your 1st pump can't keep up with the amount of water
entering the system, then it and a more powerful 2nd pump run at the
same time - more than doubling capacity.
Scenario 3: If your power goes out, the patented UltraSump battery
backup sump pump takes over - and it's all automatic!
The battery backup sump pump included with the TripleSafe is also
available as an add-on for the SuperSump. The battery sump pump uses a
specially designed UltraSump battery (not an automobile or marine
battery) and pump to backup the primary pump in case of power failure or
other pump failure. The TripleSafe offers the least amount of sump pump
problems you will ever experience. |
Zoeller Sump Pump
Sump Pump Alarm
Sump Pump Basin
Sump Pump Stand
Sump Pump Check Valve
IceGuard Discharge Line
Protection
Basement Floor Drain
Sump Pump Cover |
Super Sump, Sump Pump
 The
SuperSump includes the finest pump available - a high-end 1/3 HP
cast-iron Zoeller sump pump with a mechanical float switch. This pump
was chosen as the best from among nearly 50 models. It pumps 2220
gallons per hour at a 8-foot discharge head (43gpm) smoothly and
quietly. It resists clogging and can pump up to ½-inch solids. It will
perform reliably for many years.
The patented airtight sump pump cover keeps out sump pump odor due to
moisture in the sump pump basin, as well as bugs and radon gas, quiets
sump pump noise, and protects small children from playing with and
falling into the sump. The SuperSump is designed to house a secondary
battery backup sump pump within the same liner in case of power outage
or pump failure for whatever reason.
Find out about the UltraSump Battery Backup Sump Pump from your local
Basement Systems dealer by calling 1-800-638-7048 or Contact Us Online.
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We offer three
different sump pumps because no two jobs are the same. The super
sump is good for crawl spaces when your on a limited budget.
The triple safe is available when you must have a dry area! As
its name states there are three stages backed by a monster motor to make
sure your possessions stay dry! |
Ultra Sump, Sump Pump
The UltraSump Battery Backup Sump Pump System is the right solution
to protect your home from pump failure.
The third pump in the TripleSafe, or an add-on to the SuperSump, is the
UltraSump DC-operated battery backup sump pump - which protects your
basement from flooding if your power or circuit breakers fail, or the
primary pump fails to turn on for any reason.
Unlike a car or marine battery, the battery supplied as part of the
UltraSump backup sump pump system is specially engineered to withstand
long periods of remaining unused. So if you're considering an alternate
system, be sure that the battery connected to your sump pump system is
not simply a car or marine battery. The UltraSump also comes standard
with a charging system to automatically recharge your battery once power
has been reconnected to the system.
You can rest easy knowing the UltraSump is on the job, especially when
you are away from home. Its outstanding gallon-per-minute output,
automatic electronic "smart" charger, heavy-duty motor, and reliable
switch are a winning combination.
Each Basement Systems' sump pump basin (the patented SuperLiner) and its
matching sump pump cover form airtight bonds and are much easier on the
eyes. These airtight lids also help to quiet sump pump noise.
(Pictured left) The air-tight sump pump cover of an installed SuperSump
with an UltraSump battery backup sump pump also features an airtight
floor drain (to drain water out of your basement in the event of an
interior plumbing or other leak), a WaterWatch sump pump alarm (that
sounds off in the event of pump failure for any reason, including a
power outage), a "smart" charger (to keep the battery charged when AC
power is available -- a Christmas-tree display shows battery status and
an alarm alerts the homeowner to power failure), and a clean, finished
look that allows nothing to fall in and is strong enough to stand on.
If your sump pump doesn't look like this... contact us for a Free Sump
Pump Estimate.
Or Call 1-888-535-1762 to get one of the world's best sump pump systems
for your home. |
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