Crawl Space, Basement & Gutter Contractor serving Bailey Island, ME

After a particularly cold winter, this Bailey Island, ME homeowner was in the market for some improved insulation beneath their home. Looking to find a solution to their problem, the homeowner searched online and soon discovered our website at TC Hafford Basement Systems. They called us and we set them up with a free estimate from one of our sales representatives. Once they reviewed their options, they hired us to get started on improving the insulation below their home.

When our installation crew was able to make it out to the home, they began work on the crawlspace below this home by removing some dirt that was hindering access to parts of the space. Once this dirt was out of the way, our crew began using Spray Foam between the rim joists above the crawlspace. Once applied, this foam will expand rapidly to fill in the space between the joists. Solidifying after this expansion, the foam will form an insulating barrier between the home and the temperatures that once entered through the crawlspace.

Now that their crawlspace has been given a proper layer of insulation, this homeowner won’t need to worry about losing efficiency when heating their home next winter.

Living with a damp basement, this Bailey Island, ME homeowner was looking for a solution to their problem. While searching online, they soon discovered us at TC Hafford Basement Systems and thought we would be the perfect company for the job. They called us and we set them up with a free estimate from one of our sales reps. The homeowner hired us right away once they heard what we could offer them. We then dispatched our crew and got started!

As soon as the installation crew arrived at the homeowner’s property, they began work on the damp basement by installing a SaniDry CX dehumidifier on the floor of the space. This device will pull in the damp air within the space, separating any moisture from it. The dried air is then circulated back into the basement while the collected water is removed. The circulation of the dried air will push more of the damp air back toward the SaniDry, continuing this process until the basement is free of moisture in the air. To remove this water, a SmartSump pump was installed in the floor of the basement. The SmartSump will take the water and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line.

Following the discharge line outside, two additions were made to these pipes to further protect the home from moisture. First, an IceGuard section of piping was connected to the line just beyond where it leaves the home. The IceGuard has upward facing holes built-in, to protect the basement from blockages. These allow for trapped water to escape the line without backing up into the home. Next, a LawnScape discharge port was connected to the end of the line. This piece has a grate covering the exit of the line, allowing the water to exit onto the lawn without letting in debris that would overwise clog the discharge line.

Now that this homeowner has a system in place to remove moisture from their basement, they can be sure no moisture problems will take root below their home. The SaniDry and SmartSump installations will ensure this home remains dry for years to come!

A homeowner in Bailey Island was looking for a proper vapor barrier for their crawlspace. They needed it done the right way the first time, so they weren’t spending money, only to spend more shortly after. They did their research, and found that TC Hafford Basement Systems was their best bet! They gave us a call and we had a representative head over to give the homeowner their free estimate. We then got to work by encapsulating the crawlspace with a CleanSpace Liner. This will lock out any moisture trying to enter the crawlspace through the walls or floor. Now the homeowner has a properly installed vapor barrier that will last and maintain a dry, healthy atmosphere within their crawlspace for years to come.