A crawl space is generally that area under the floor framing of a house or business that extends a short way to the bottom. The distance is generally 24 inches in depth. This distance can vary however from 8 inches to 36 inches. The floor is usually made of dirt. There usually is barely enough room in one of these spaces to crawl, so the term Crawl Space was invented. They usually have a ton of spider webs and are dark and smell of mold. Not a pleasant place. That’s where we come in.

A crawl space that is deeper, to about 48 to 60 inches is generally called a “Michigan Basement”. These can be paved with concrete or left as dirt. Michigan Basements are used as storage of stuff. Unfortunately they are usually below ground and are susceptible to water damage. Furnaces down here can also be damaged by water. This is where we come in….

A space below the floor boards that is 7 feet deep or more is called a basement. Basements 100 years ago were not paved but were paved with concrete back in the 50’s. This was usually a thin layer just to keep the dust down and feet clean. Finishing basements has come to popularity with the invention and use of the “Sump Pump”. This is a device that can pump out any ground water that would otherwise get on the basement floor. Other wise basements are a good place to store stuff. We do a lot of work in basements and have a web site just for basement waterproofing. Click here to see Basement Waterproofing Michigan.

Oakbridge Construction Waterproofing Division knows a lot about basements and Crawl Spaces. This web site is dedicated to the Crawl Space. Read on to find out more information. If you don’t have time to read call now at 248 522 1516 and get a free estimate.

Basement waterproofing is not a do it yourself job. For a correct assessment, it is most reliable to obtaining the opinion if a trained, experienced Basement Waterproofing expert.

If you you are building new or dealing with water trouble the same rules apply. Further than 90% of basements drip water from the walls and the joint anywhere the floor and wall meet. Basements seldom leak water up through the floor, although this can happen in some cases, generally from blocked drain tiles around the exterior perimeter around the building. This can as well happen if there are artesian wells beneath the floor.

If the subsurface or subterranean water level is nearby to the bottom of the basement floor slab, water rises through the slab by capillary action, and you will suffer with a wet basement. If the subsurface or ground water level is higher than the basement floor, water leaks inside up through the walls and floor, causing standing water in any basement plus, at times, humidity in the rooms overhead.

As concrete cures, it inevitably develops capillaries. Let the concrete to harden for at minimum 28 days and after that spreading a sealant to the concrete. Protect the cement against water leakage; this will also toughen the concrete. Void cinder blocks and concrete blocks have a empty core; some have observable holes other than microscopic pores.

The most effectual basement waterproofing technique is to use a sealant on both sides of the concrete block. Be certain the concrete has dried for at least 28 days, making sure to allow 14 days for the mortar in concrete block walls as well. After spreading the sealant, let the concrete cure out for at least 3 days before doing any extra external waterproofing or backfill.

One basement waterproofing is by means of black tar on top of the outside. Using this method of waterproofing for a basement is rather questionable. The difficulty is that it does not hold up very long. It might help to improve your problem for a while, most likely it will only hold up for a few years.

A better choice for basement waterproofing, is rubberized membranes. These exceptional membranes when apply to your walls and your floor are initially a liquid that hardens quickly into a special membrane. They are uncomplicated to do yourself.

Another basement waterproofing method includes using waterproofing paint. Waterproofing paint is the least expensive option. However, it is not one of the best choices. Some people have had good success with this technique, well others felt it did not last very prolonged at all.

Costly yet effective basement waterproofing is to due the exterior foundation drains. This option is good if you turn out to have your home in an area where it rains a good deal. Most individuals have found that it is extremely effective.

Every one of these methods have pros and cons, though, it is important that you know your options for basement waterproofing. In most cases going cheaper may be useful for your difficulty; however, a bigger problem might be lurking and water could start dripping into your basement. This might call for some drastic waterproofing actions.

Water troubles can come about at any time, you may in no way have dealt with water problems previously. Then spring comes and all of a sudden, you have a problem. First check that you own a functional sump pump and after you have determined that your sump pump is operational and you still have a soaked basement, Call a to have your basement assessed for waterproofing Expert and that would be Bob M.
Call Bob At 586 703 0112

This video shows off our sprayer machine and it is actually spraying the floor joists above for mold. Once mold gets into the wood above, the basement will permanently have that “Musty” smell. Our process eliminates that.

Any Crawl Space that is lower than the surrounding outside grade is a potential problem. A crawl space that is deeper, to about 48 to 60 inches is generally called a Michigan Basement. By nature ground water rises evenly so your crawl space can flood to the outside level. Our installers are certified and trained by Basement Technologies Headquarters in Boston. Our technicians will provide a complete crawl space waterproofing. We are also experts in wet and flooded basements.

Due to the overwhelming problems associated with crawlspaces, crawl space air rises up into your living space. Crawl Space Encapsulation with Super White Vapor Barrier is used to keep ground moisture from evaporating. Service people can crawl on it without worry of putting holes or tears in the liner. As a result of the lowered humidity levels, the system helps to prevent future crawl space mold growth and wood deterioration. It has been determined that up to 50% of the air we breath in the main floor of a home is produced from the crawl space. Over the last few years, we’ve treated a lot of mold problems in conventional crawl spaces.

The heart of any basement-waterproofing project is the drainage system to remove the water below the floor and is responsible for controlling water in Basement Waterproofing and crawl spaces. We have been solving homeowners wet basement, wet crawlspace and leaky foundations problems with our patented waterproofing and foundation repair systems for years.

We fix wet basements and concrete and dirt crawl space problems, moisture ventilation and crawl space liner systems and repair wall cracks

In the rainy season, sump pumps are required to keep the water out of crawl spaces. Wet crawl spaces can cause mold to grow and insects to flourish. The food they need to live on is the very same stuff you use to walk on. Water makes the difference. With no water the problem is solved because the mold and insects will have to move on.

An unconditioned or unwaterproofed crawl space creates an unhealthy environment. Crawl spaces do not have to be wet or flooded to be extremely unhealthy. Mold spores, odors, humidity and critters produce unhealthy air quality. Mold spores, odors, humidity and critters create a very unhealthy environment for people. Since air rises up, the mold and odor from crawl space come up to the living area causing an unhealthy environment throughout the house.

Oakbridge Construction is the basement waterproofing and crawl space contractor in Michigan. we offer permanent solutions for wet basements and dirt crawl spaces we also do the insurance and restoration repairs to get you going again.