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This Cedar Rapids, IA homeowner gave us a call because he was dealing with persistent water issues in his basement. Our expert, diagnosed the problem and recommended a comprehensive waterproofing solution including CleanSpace, WaterGuard, and the TripleSafe sump pump. The CleanSpace wall system in a heavy-duty, polyurethane liner that effectively seals the walls, acting as a powerful moisture and vapor barrier. The WaterGuard system is strategically installed inside the basement floor along the perimeter, collecting any seeping water and directing it to the high-performing TripleSafe sump pump. This powerful, three-pump system ensures that even during the heaviest rains. This Cedar Rapids basement is now fortified against rain and the homeowner can rest easy knowing his water worries are in the past. Are you ready to transform your leaky basement into a dry one? Contact us today for your free estimate! 

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!

Before our intervention in Iowa City, the subterranean crawl space exhibited critical failures in atmospheric and moisture management, characterized by high relative humidity, hydrostatic vapor intrusion, and subsequent microbial off-gassing that compromised the home’s indoor air quality. System Design Specialist Jeff Kelchen engineered a comprehensive remediation strategy to transform this unconditioned, compromised footprint into a stabilized, usable environment. Under the direction of Production Foreman Jacob Oetzman and his crew, Antonio and Devin B., the team executed a full encapsulation utilizing the CleanSpace® system, a heavy-duty, 20-mil antimicrobial vapor barrier mechanically fastened and sealed to isolate the structure from earth-born moisture and capillary action.

To permanently regulate the microclimate, the team enhanced the thermal envelope by installing SilverGlo™ graphite-infused insulation panels along the foundation perimeter to drastically reduce thermal transfer. Active water mitigation was achieved by integrating a TripleSafe™ sump pump system, featuring a multi-stage pump configuration and battery backup to ensure continuous dewatering during peak hydrostatic events. Finally, a high-efficiency SaniDry Sedona dehumidification system was commissioned to maintain ambient relative humidity below the 50% threshold required to inhibit wood rot and microbial growth. This technical execution successfully eliminated sub-floor odor transfer, stabilized structural humidity, and optimized the home’s overall energy efficiency and air quality.

This damp crawlspace in Iowa City, IA needed some help, so the homeowner called MidAmerica Basement Systems. The crawl space was encapsulated with CleanSpace, placed over drainage matting.