Hartland, ME Basement Kept Dry With SaniDry XP Dehumidifier

Challenge

A homeowner in Hartland, ME had noticed lately a crack had opened up across one of the concrete walls in their basement. With water leaking in through this crack onto the floor, the homeowner was seeking ways to seal the crack right away. To get the job done right, they called TC Hafford Basement Systems.

Solution

Once our industry leading installation crew arrived at the home they began work on the crack right away. Before they began the seal, the crack was brushed clear of dirt and debris using a coarse brush. The crew then began the installation of FlexiSpan over the crack. This three-step process begins with a preliminary layer of sealant being laid within the crack itself. Over this, a foam matting was placed to give the FlexiSpan its flexible nature. Finally, a second layer of sealant is applied over the top of the foam to seal in all in place. Now no more moisture will leak in through this crack and any shifting in the wall will be matched by the FlexiSpan.

With the crack sealed, there was still the problem of the moisture still within the basement, and any possible other small leaks that could be allowing moisture into the air of the basement. To stop this moisture from causing any problems such as mold growth, we installed a SaniDry XP dehumidifier. This device will pull in the air around it, separating the moisture from the air. The dried air is then circulated back into the space to continue forcing more damp air back toward the SaniDry. The collected water is then passed off to a Condensate Pump to be removed from the basement. It is pumped out of the home through a PVC discharge line where it will no longer bother the homeowner.

With their new seal in place and SaniDry installed, this homeowner will no longer have to worry about any moisture lingering in their basement. The SaniDry XP dehumidifier will ensure the atmosphere beneath this home remains healthy and dry for years to come!

Project Summary

Products: SaniDry XP, Condensate Pump, FlexiSpan

Sales Rep.: Rod Hughes

Foreman: George Cormier