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This Scarborough, ME building has had water issues for years. With as much as two inches of standing water, this basement stayed on the wet side. After deciding that it was time to address the issue and protect the health of the building, the property owners reached out to TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. System Design Specialist Jordan Tarbox met with the owner at the property and worked with them to design a system specifically for this basement. The best course of action would be a brand-new slab with a waterproofing system.
First, to create an inorganic barrier between the new slab and the earth, Drainage Matting is laid down, preventing outside elements from touching the slab. WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement to channel any water to a TripleSafe Sump Pump that will take water out of the basement and push it through an exterior Buried Discharge Line. CleanSpace Wall System is installed and connected to the WaterGuard, ensuring no water can seep through any cracks and end up on the new slab. To prevent humidity from being an issue, a SaniDry Sedona is installed in the basement to keep humidity at a safe level.
The new slab is ready to be poured, and the basement will now be a usable space without concern of damaging any stored items, and the building is protected from water damage and mold.
Water entering your basement will not only make the space unusable but can also affect the health of your home and family. When something as important as the health of your family is at stake, it's crucial to find a company you can trust to ensure the work is done right. This Westbrook, ME, homeowner had lived in their home for three years and wanted to protect their investment and home. The homeowner made the call for help, and TC Hafford Basement Systems answered.
System Design Specialist Ron Bedard drove to the home to meet with the owners and put together a solution that would meet their needs and protect the home. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter to catch water and channel it to a TripleSafe Sump Pump system. Once the water reaches the sump pump, it needs a place to go. The water is pushed through a buried discharge line and is released where it is no longer capable of harming the home.
Now that the system is installed, we recommend yearly service to ensure the integrity of the system and the long-term health of the home and system.
Without gutters, rain erodes away the soil next to your foundation. This gives the water the ability to seep into your foundation, leaving it vulnerable to cracking during freezing temperatures. A damaged foundation can also lead to flooding or weaken the strength of the foundation, which can lead to further problems in your home.
When you go with the strongest gutter system in the world, you'll never worry about it sagging or pulling away from your home. Gutter Shutter's gutter guard system is guaranteed to never sag, clog, or pull away from your home, ensuring a fully functional gutter system forever. This unique and reinforced all-in-one system boasts .032 gauge aluminum that proves its quality will last a lifetime and protect your foundation from water intrusion and structural damages.
Since we cut gutters on site, Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford can fulfill all your gutter needs, whether you need a 5-foot gutter or a 100-foot gutter.
Without gutters, water from your roof can cause damage around your home and lead to flooding. With Gutter Shutter, you get the benefit of an oversized 6-inch gutter, with the added benefit of having a cover so you never need to climb a ladder and clean the gutter out.
System Design Specialist Jeffrey Schuhmacher met with this Windham, ME homeowner to go over Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems and what they can do for the homeowner. During the free estimate, Jeff goes over the options we offer including different covers and colors that the gutters come in. Once the homeowner has a gutter that meets their needs, the job will be scheduled. At that point Gutter Shutter Foreman Sam and his crew will put these gutters up in no time without leaving any mess behind for the homeowner.
Gutters are necessary for protecting your home from a multitude of issues that could potentially damage not only the land around your home but the health of your foundation as well. Gutters protect your foundation by keeping water from pooling, leading to cracks and the weakening of the structural integrity of your foundation. Without gutters, your roof is susceptible to ice damage, and any landscaping around your home will be ruined.
This Windham, ME homeowner wanted to avoid these issues and protect their home and landscaping, so they called Gutter Shutter by TC Hafford Basement Systems. System Design Specialist Jeff Schuhmacher met the homeowner at their home, and together they designed a gutter system that met the needs of the homeowner and the home. As you can see in the photos, even though the Gutter Shutter system uses a 6-inch gutter compared to the standard 5-inch gutter, we are able to handle more water while still blending in with the home, keeping the original vision for the home’s exterior design intact.