Basement Waterproofed in St. Louis, MO Basement
Before finishing the basement, it is important to ensure full protection from moisture and foundation issues. After determining the cracks in this basement were normal settlement, John and Joann elected to have the CleanSpace, WaterGuard, SmartSump, and SaniDry dehumidifier installed. Together these products direct any incoming water into the sump pump and out of the house. They also chose to have the battery backup sump pump installed to keep their basement dry in the event of primary pump failure or power outage.
Before Basement Finishing in St. Louis, MO
John and Joann used their basement primarily for storage even after it was waterproofed. They decided they wanted extra living space, so they chose Woods to finish their basement. They already had the basement waterproofed with the CleanSpace vapor barrier liner. This helps to direct any water into the waterproofing system and out of the home.
After Basement Finishing in St. Louis, MO
This photo shows the finished basement with new flooring, ceiling, lighting, wrapped posts, and walls.
Stairs Before Finishing in St. Louis, MO
This photo shows the basement stairs and hallway before finishing.
Stairs After Finishing in St. Louis, MO
In this photo, you can see we finished the side of the stairs and opened up the hallway. We also added an extra closet for storage space.
Unsightly Concrete Basement Floor in St. Louis, MO
The concrete floor of John and Joann's basement looked as a typical basement floor would -- cracked and stained from excess moisture. Now that the moisture was controlled with the waterproofing system, they were ready to select flooring.
ThermalDry Flooring Installed in St. Louis, MO Basement
ThermalDry basement floor tiles are specifically designed for basement. They are made with 100% inorganic material so as to not support mold growth and have a grid backing which directs any unwanted moisture into the waterproofing system. It has an interlocking design, which allows for easy installation and replacement should a tile become damaged. This is just one of the many options we have available for our customizable basement finishing solution.