Basement

The most common basement foundation issue we deal with in our part of central AL is concrete block walls. You had the perfect builder who built you the perfect basement house, RIGHT? Maybe so, but consider this; Your basement starts as a wet square hole in the ground. The foundation is built by lining imperfect and porous concrete blocks up against the wet earth. Both the earth and concrete blocks are continually emitting moisture. So, it is like your house foundation is seeping up the moisture from the earth.  

We have Solutions for wet, leaking, basement

• Certified mold removal
• A coating or a barrier on basement walls
• A proper permanent interior drainage system installed on the full bottom perimeter of the foundation
• Installation of a permanent heavy-duty sump pump and discharge to the yard.
• A permanent no-fuss dehumidification unit installed 
• Use a mold prevention product on wood to protect against, high humidity, rot, and mold

Sump Pump Installation Steps

This is the typical process you can expect during the installation of your sump pump system. (These steps are not all-inclusive to Mold & Mildew Solutions process) 

• First weep holes are drilled into the wall to leave hydrostatic pressure. 
• A perimeter drainage channel and a hole for the system is made by using a Jackhammer to break up the concrete. The point is to capture groundwater that is flowing through the bottom of the foundation. The water flows down the basement drainage trench to the sump pump. 
• The water drainage pipe is sloped slightly where it enters the sump put to promote proper drainage. A durable plastic sum liner is installed in the pit.
• Once the sump liner has been installed, the sump pump is placed inside the liner. 
• The basement floor drain system is then covered over with concrete, and the sump is cemented into the basement floor. 
• The exterior drain line is installed. A hole is drilled through the foundation of the basement rim joist to allow for the plastic drain line to extend to the exterior. The drain line is connected to the sump pump outlet port. a check valve is installed on the drain line to prevent water from flowing back into the sump pump. 

Some spaces are extra wet, and we may recommend the triple-safe sump pump system be installed. The second sump pump is to keep up with the extra water. It will have a separate discharge line. This install comes with a dry all the time assurance because this option comes battery operated and serves as an alternate power source when the power goes out of the neighborhood. 

• Electrical outlets are usually NOT included in the scope of the work. Please read the electrical requirements.

Buy additional protection by adding a battery backup for your sump pump installation. In the event of a power failure, the battery will still pump out water. 

This protection is optional. But highly recommended. And is just another reason to install one of your industry-leading sump pumps in your home. 

Mold & Mildew SOLUTIONS PROVIDES WATERPROOFING LINER TO THE BASEMENT WALL.

It is an easy, less expensive way to cover ugly wall stop water vapor from affecting the basement walls, and direct foundation water moisture to the drain system. The white color really brightens a basement, reflecting available lighting and creating a bright usable living area for your family to use. 

These liners are completely waterproof and will not support the growth of mold. 

The plastic basement wall liner is installed with drilled-in fasteners so you can rest assured that the fabric can last if the basement does. 

What makes a wet or damp basement?

• Groundwater leakage
• If a concret floor or concrete block is naturally sweating water
• Water vapor coming through walls, floors, and cracks
• Outside air turning into vapor after entering the basement
• Poor Ventilation, creating condensation
• Damp air adds more money to your power bill and causes your HVAC to not last as long.
• Make your home comfortable again, call Mold & Mildew Solutions to access your basement. We have many solutions to talk to you about. 

Install a high-efficiency dehumidification system

Take your wet basement air, filter out allergens and mold, then replace dirty, wet air with clean, dry air. 

Have Mold and Mildew Solutions install a commercial grade, high capacity, high-efficiency dehumidification system with air filtration.

Where does the water go that the dehumidifier captures?

The system is installed with a custom drainage line so you don’t have to worry about monitoring or removing water from collection pans. A drainage tube can be installed to drain directly into the sump pump and then flushed outside via a discharge made from PVC pipe.

Have peace of mind with our professional maintenance program

You will have peace of mind that you are keeping a healthy basement home. Our professional installation and maintenance programs are a great investment for a basement in Birmingham, AL to reduce humid air. There is no comparison between our commercial installations and one you buy off the hardware store shelf.

Shipshape Smart Basement Monitoring

Save time, money and energy with our smarthome-enabled predictive maintenance platform that connects your home. It's critical systems connect you to a network of providers. Let someone else do the worrying for you. Shipshape’s performance monitor solutions and proactive recommendations, along with Mold & Mildew Solutions maintenance on your basement systems, like sump pumps and dehumidifiers, will leave you rest assured that you’re going to have the healthiest smart basement in the neighborhood.

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