John's Waterproofing Before & After Photos

In the Pacific Northwest Radon is a huge concern. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil beneath our homes. Over time, uranium and radium break down in the soil and that is what releases the Radon gas. Luckily, at John's Waterproofing we offer testing kits and mitigation systems so that homeowners are protected from constantly breathing in Radon gas. According to the EPA, it is recommended to get a mitigation system if the PCI level is over 4.0. This level of Radon is equivalent to smoking 8 cigarettes a day and is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. But how does the mitigation system work? We start by drilling a hole in the lowest point of the home so that a PVC pipe can reach 2 feet down into the soil. This pipe then connects to a fan that gets installed outside the home to pull out Radon gas from the soil. It can then release the gas up into the atmosphere above the house so that its occupants aren't at risk of inhaling it. Radon is able to get into the home through cracks or breaks in the foundation and that is why having the Radon mitigation system working to pull the gas out of the soil underneath your home is so important.   

When this customer called our office they said they needed their sump pump serviced because they didn't think it was working properly. Our inspector came out and after seeing their "sump pump" recommended our Triple Safe Sump pump with battery back up. In addition to that, they also installed a full CleanSpace system. 

When you combine Cleanspace and Spray foam insulation you will get a dry energy efficient crawlspace and a comfortable;e home for years to come! 

This crawl space was covered with mud and water. The insulation was hanging down and the vapor barrier was torn in many areas. We waterproofed the crawl space by installing Cleanspace, a Triplesafe sump pump, and a Sanidry Sedona Dehumidifier. We then insulated the crawlspace by installing Terrablock and spray foam insulation. Keeping this crawl space dry and healthy for years to come.

ThermalDry Wall System is a vapor barrier that is installed against the basement walls to help protect against moisture and water. Thermaldry is unique in the way it reflects heat back into the basement making the basement dry and more comfortable. This basement will now be dry for years to come.