Before & After
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Mark and Tina of Cedar Rapids knew something was off when the air inside their home started feeling heavy and less than fresh. The culprit wasn't out in the open—it was hiding right beneath their feet. A look into their crawl space revealed a damp, musty environment that was practically an open invitation for mold and mildew.
To reclaim their home's air quality, they called in the MidAmerica Basement Systems experts. System Design Specialist Matt Clark thoroughly inspected the space and designed a customized protection plan. Soon after, Foreman Jose Ruiz and his crew member, Scott, got to work turning the plan into reality.
The team completely transformed the environment using a heavy-duty Drainage Matting to direct trapped water away, a durable CleanSpace Vapor Barrier to seal out ground moisture, and carefully Wrapped Piers to isolate the structural supports from dampness.
As you can see in the "after" photo, the dark, damp crawl space is now a bright, pristine, and completely sealed environment. Thanks to Matt, Jose, and Scott, Mark and Tina can finally breathe easy knowing clean, healthy air is circulating through their home.
When cold floors and rooms plagued a Cedar Rapids, IA, home, we sprung into action. Identifying an uncovered crawl space as the culprit, our solution was comprehensive. We installed a SmartDrain, Drainage Matting, and the CleanSpace encapsulation system. This transformation not only eliminated the drafts and cold floors, creating a more comfortable living space, but also provided lasting protection against moisture and temperature fluctuations, giving the homeowner peace of mind.
Cold floors, high humidity levels, unwanted pests? Did you know these can all stem from an unsealed crawlspace? Luckily, MidAmerica Basement Systems has a solution to resolve it all! Crawl space encapsulation is a process of sealing and conditioning your crawl space to create a dry, healthy, and energy-efficient environment. Investing in crawl space encapsulation is an investment in your home's comfort, health, and energy efficiency. It's a one-time fix with long-lasting benefits that you'll be enjoying for years to come just like this Iowa City homeowner!
In the "before" photo, you can see the damp areas that were actively compromising the foundation.
Service technician Scottie Mohr assessed the space and designed a comprehensive waterproofing plan. Foreman Jacob Oetzmann and his crew then stepped in to install a complete moisture-defense system, including:
As shown in the "after" photo, these high-quality products work together seamlessly to keep the basement permanently dry. Unlike the thinner liners and insufficient systems used by other companies, this heavy-duty combination protects the foundation's long-term integrity.
At MidAmerica Basement Systems, we are dedicated to resolving even the toughest basement and foundation challenges.
In Iowa City, Iowa, a homeowner struggled with elevated humidity and potential mold growth throughout their crawl space, threatening both the home's indoor air quality and structural integrity. Uncontrolled ground moisture and ambient humidity created a damp environment susceptible to musty odors, wood rot, and airborne mold spores.
To eliminate the moisture threat at its source without temporary workarounds, System Design Specialist Tim Rollet evaluated the site and designed a full encapsulation and environmental control solution using the CleanSpace® Vapor Barrier, CleanSpace® Drainage Matting, and the SaniDry™ Sedona Dehumidifier through MidAmerica Basement Systems.
Foreman Justin Maddox and crew member Devin S. arrived on-site to execute the restoration. The team began by laying CleanSpace Drainage Matting across the uneven crawl space floor, creating a raised channel layer that allows trapped groundwater to flow freely beneath the liner without pooling. Over this base, the crew installed the 20-mil thick, poly-reinforced CleanSpace liner across the floor and walls, mechanically fastening and sealing every seam to form an airtight barrier against ground moisture, soil gas, and ambient humidity.
To maintain healthy air quality long-term, Justin and Devin S. installed a high-capacity SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier. Designed specifically for below-grade spaces, the unit automatically senses relative humidity, filters out airborne particles down to 3 microns, and continuously pulls excess moisture out of the air to keep the relative humidity well below the threshold for mold growth. The crew completed the installation and thoroughly cleaned the area, leaving the homeowner with a bright, dry, and fully protected crawl space.
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