TC Hafford Basement Systems Before & After Photos

Too little attic insulation and too much air leakage can waste a great deal of energy, leading to an uncomfortable home and higher energy bills. TruSoft Cellulose insulation reduces heating and cooling bills by as much as 32 percent (based on a study by The Leominster Housing Authority), meets and exceeds fire-resistance testing, and is a “green” product as the material contains 85 percent recycled paper that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

This Wells, ME, homeowner was ready to insulate their attic and save money on their energy bill, so they scheduled a free estimate with Dr. Energy Saver by TC Hafford Basment Systems. System Design Specialist Nima Farshid worked with the homeowner to design an energy-efficient system that would make their home healthier and more comfortable. First, their attic was sealed with ZypFoam where necessary and haft-inch Foamax. After the area was finished being sealed, TruSoft Cellulose insulation was blown into the space to insulate the attic and create a home that would be warmer in the winter and keep the AC in during the hot summer months.

Wells, Maine homeowners had an old sump pump that was not keeping up with the water in their crawl space. We upgraded their sump to our TripleSafe pump system, which has two Zoeller pumps and a third battery backup pump. The TripleSafe can handle over 6,000 gallons of water per hour in high capacity events. Additionally, we installed Spray Foam insulation on the crawl space walls. Spray Foam not only provides an air tight seal, but is also water and mold resistant, helping to keep moisture from seeping in.

Our Wells, ME homeowner had a damp dirt floor crawlspace that they were tired of dealing with. They contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for a free estimate to encapsulate the space. System Design Specialist Rick R. met with the homeowner to create a plan that would meet their needs.

To fully encapsulate the crawl space and keep moisture and critters out, CleanSpace with Drainage Matting was installed. Drainage Matting is a durable barrier with dimples to help channel water and elevate the CleanSpace, keeping it clean. CleanSpace is a durable, inorganic vapor barrier that gets attached to the walls and seals up the crawl space, keeping moisture out. A SmartSump was installed to capture water and pump it through the new Exterior Buried Discharge line. The Discharge line takes the water far from the home and with the installation of IceGuard, the entire system is protected against ice buildup in the winter. Not only is the homeowner able to enjoy their home with better air quality and without having to worry about water in their crawl space. Finishing out the full waterproofing system was the installation of a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier.

Homeowners in Wells, Maine were searching for more information about vapor barriers for their crawl space and contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help. Their crawl space had an old plastic liner on the ground that was not sealed off, so moisture was still easily entering the space. The fiberglass insulation was failing, falling away from the ceiling, typically due to the heaviness from absorbing moisture. After cleaning out the old insulation and debris, we encapsulated the crawl space with drainage matting and CleanSpace vapor barrier liner. CleanSpace is a 20-mil liner that comes with a 25 year warranty against rips and tears, keeping water out of the crawl space. We also installed Spray Foam insulation along the perimeter rim joists, immediately improving the energy efficiency of the home. Spray Foam is also water and mold resistant, so it won't be damaged and fail like the fiberglass insulation did.

Homeowners in Wells, Maine live relatively close to a marshy area, and in the spring thaw experienced flooding throughout their crawl space. They contacted TC Hafford Basement Systems for help with repairs and preventing the water from coming back again. We encapsulated the crawl space with drainage matting on the floor to control groundwater, and then CleanSpace vapor barrier on the floor and walls to seal out water. Not pictured here, a TripleSafe sump pump was also installed to pump water away from the home. The TripleSafe has two Zoeller pumps that can handle over 6,000 gallons of water per hour, plus a third battery backup pump that keeps the system running even if the home loses power. The owners can rest easy knowing their crawl space will never be flooded like this again!