Water Problems and Cold Floors in Unfinished Basement in Saint Louis, MO
Before finishing a basement, it is important to waterproof. This basement had water leaking in and threatening this Saint Louis homeowner's game room. The tiled floors were cold and had become dingy and water damaged over the years. She wanted to finish her basement and make their basement a comfortable. Woods has a beautiful basement finishing system and waterproofing system to keep the basement dry.
Leaky Foundation Walls in Saint Louis, MO
While this Saint Louis homeowner had waterproofed part of her basement, the system didn't extend to through this room. The walls leaked leaked water which threatened her belongings. The walls and floors had become an eyesore from years of water damage.
Walls and Floors WaterProofed in Saint Louis, MO
Woods waterproofed this part of basement to prepare it for finishing. Woods installed CleanSpace along the damaged, leaky walls. CleanSpace is a thick, durable plastic moisture barrier that prevents water from the foundation walls from entering the basement, directing it to the perimeter drainage system below. Woods extended the WaterGuard drainage system to this room. WaterGuard is installed under the cement floors of the basement. It sits on top of the concrete footing of the home so it won't become clogged by mud as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the existing sump pump for removal.
Floors and Walls Finished in Saint Louis, MO
After Woods waterproofed this part of the basement, they finished the walls and floors. They installed Everlast Wall Panels over the waterproofed walls. EverLast Wall Panels are made of materials that won't become damaged by water and are resistant to mold. They don't need maintenance or paint and make a room look beautiful. Woods installed ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking over the cold floors. It gives a warm, dry surface for finished floors to be installed over. ThermalDry Insulated Floor Decking is inorganic so mold can't grow on it and it is resistant damage from moisture. On top of the floor decking, Woods installed Pro Comfort Carpeting. Pro Comfort Carpeting is made from inorganic materials as well so it's mold resistant. Its modular design allows homeowners to replace only parts of the carpet that may become worn, rather than completely re-carpeting. In combination with the floor decking, it keeps basement floors up to 17 degrees warmer than cement floors. Overall, the space is much more comfortable and perfect for a game room.