Basement Walls and Floors

ThermalDry® Basement Floor Matting
The ThermalDry® Basement Floor Matting^TM System turns a cold, damp, hard concrete floor into a dry, comfortable floor suitable for carpet.

There is no organic material (wood) in the ThermalDry® Basement Floor Matting^TM System, so it will NOT support mold growth! This is a key benefit over any other system available!

A concrete floor is no place to live!
One of the differences between basement space and first floor space is the floor itself. It is the surface we are in contact with most. The floor of the main level of our homes is wood with air space below it. The floor of our basement is dense, hard concrete. Because it sits on the damp, cool (55° F) earth below, it is cold and uncomfortable. Furthermore, concrete is porous and allows water vapor to pass through. This moisture makes it feel even colder, causes carpet or other floor covering to rot, allows mold to grow, and causes the basement to smell musty. People with asthma & allergies may not be able to spend time in a basement like this. It's a problem that must be solved if you want comfortable space in your basement.

The ThermalDry® Solution!
The ThermalDry® Basement Floor Matting System is a specially engineered polypropylene, 17" square tile, which is installed "tongue & groove" on the floor. Unlike systems that use wood, the ThermalDry® plastic membrane is totally water and vapor proof. The unique grid design on the bottom of the tile creates an air space that insulates the floor, and does not cause water vapor to condense. The installation takes away only 3/8" of precious ceiling height in the basement, instead of 4" for other methods of dealing with the problem.

Comfort to the Highest Degree!
The air space created by the ThermalDry® system offers an insulating quality, because your carpeting is not in contact with the cold concrete. The finished floor is warmer, so summertime condensation forming on cold floor surfaces is greatly reduced or eliminated.

The matting will never rot, corrode or deteriorate. For example, a plumbing leak will not ruin the matting, like it would any wood flooring. After the ThermalDry® installation, you can lay carpet with confidence. The floor will be dry and comfortable, so you can use the room for a bedroom, playroom, office or recreation!

You don't have to finish your basement
to take advantage of the ThermalDry® Basement Floor Matting^TM System. Many installations have been made for purposes of creating dry comfortable unfinished space! Your stored items, such as boxes, will not be ruined by the damp concrete floor.

*If you have a sump pump, it is recommended that an UltraSump® battery back-up system be installed when you finish your basement. It is not recommended that Linoleum, tile or hardwood flooring be installed over ThermalDry® Floor Matting, only carpeting.

Basement Walls
You don't have to put up with dark, ugly, damp basement walls anymore. Basement Systems has three options - and one that's right for your needs.

BrightWall^TM Basement Wall Paneling
The BrightWall® Paneling System is 4' x 8' sheets of plastic paneling attached to the walls with special drilled-in fasteners that will never come off of the wall. BrightWall® provides a clean, bright, semi-finished look to your basement walls while stopping water vapor from permeating your walls and draining any leaks* down to a water management system. It is the best looking and most durable of the three wall system options.

ThermalDry® Basement WALL System
The ThermalDry® Basement Wall System stops water vapor, drains wall leaks,* and does something the other two systems can not do - it reflects up to 97% of the indoor heat back into the basement. This saves energy and money because your heat is not absorbed and lost into the perpetually cold basement. This makes the ThermalDry® Wall System the preferred option for your basement walls if you are going to finish your basement in the future. When finishing your basement, leave a 1/2" space in front of the ThermalDry® for maximum benefit. Also - ask about our ThermalDry® Floor Tile system to lay under your carpeting.

CleanSpace® Wall
The CleanSpace® Wall System is a 20-mill thick reinforced plastic liner that is installed with permanent drilled-in fasteners. It is a fast, economical way to cover ugly walls, stop water vapor from permeating the walls, and drain wall leaks.* The white color really brightens a basement, reflecting available lighting.