The Carbone Method insures negative air and containment on every job to keep the air exhchange clean. This is paramount to your health and is a signature offering of Carbone Restoration.

A containment system is necessary to keep critical barriers separating the air exchange from one area to another. Containment is activated prior to any work being done in your home.   

Negative Air Machines are designed to filter air in numerous job sites including National Disasters, Construction, Mold Remediation, Painting, Grinding & Welding. They can also be used to set Negative or Positive Pressure Isolation rooms, useful for containing airborne contaminants such as: Dirt, Dust, Drywall Dust, Sawdust, Metal Fumes, Smoke, Molds, Fungi and other Hazardous Materials.

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While concrete cracks appear to be typical, it is not recommended that they remain ignored. Most homeowners best identify concrete cracks in their basement, either on the foundation wall or on the floor. They may also recognize cracks on the garage floor, patio or in-ground pool.

These cracks, typically due to drying shrinkage, thermal movement or other causes usually are minor and result in few problems. More often than not, a foundation crack will widen over time and result in water seepage or possibly the loss of structural integrity. Foundation and slab cracks are not only an eyesore, but they may hinder the value of the home.

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Interior Foundation Coating penetrates deep inside concrete (up to 4"), chemically reacts with lime and alkalis, expands into even microscopic pores, and hardens as a mineral. This seals concrete internally against water, water vapor, and even radon gas, combining concrete waterproofing, damp-proofing, concrete preservation, and radon mitigation in one product.

The internal seal is PERMANENT. Foundation Coating contains no chemical solvents or VOCs. Its spray-on application is quick and easy. It comes in spray on and roller grade

Wet basements are the most frequent complaint of homeowners. Traditional decades-old basement waterproofing methods have not passed the test of time: "Over 60 per cent of basements have moisture seepage in one form or another, while 38 per cent experience mold and fungus growth due to an elevated moisture level." (The American Society of Home Inspectors) Slab-on-grade buildings suffer similar moisture problems.

Waterproof new or old basements

Interior Foundation Coating waterproofs bare (unpainted) cementitious materials including:

• Poured concrete
• Concrete blocks or cinder blocks
• Mortar in block walls or stone foundations.

If you have a brand new basement, now is the best time to prevent future moisture problems, strengthen the concrete, reduce cracking, stop efflorescence ("white powder") and dusting, and to preserve the concrete.

Interior Foundation also waterproofs existing basements, even already leaking basements. It stops or prevents water seepage through concrete against a much higher hydrostatic pressure than is possible in basements or swimming pools.

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Homes that have basements and that are situated in climates where rain and flooding are found, will need a reliable window well drain to funnel off any water that drains into the basement from window wells.

Potential Water Penetration

Window wells are normally installed in homes with basements. Their purpose is to provide outside light. To provide this light, these windows have to be built partially below ground surface. Intrusion of water happens when water pools in these wells and ultimately leaks through the seal between the window and foundation and into the basement.

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Dirt or crawl space floors inside the home transmit humidity, odors and radon gas. They may provide rodents and insects an easy path into the upper living portions of the home. The humidity and dampness that is inherent in a crawlspace may also cause structural damage to the wood framing, carpets, floors and walls. This environment is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, all of which present a real problem. The homeowner might consider pouring concrete over the wet crawlspace floor, but in a post construction setting, this is often unrealistic and impractical. The best method is to use proper crawl space encapsulation techniques using a crawl space vapor barrier and a crawl space dehumidifier

Crawl Space Encapsulation

Crawlspace waterproofing involves three things: keeping moisture from getting into the crawl space, keeping moisture in a crawl space from getting into your house, and keeping the air inside your crawlspace dry. The crawl space encapsulation process starts with placing a vapor barrier over the crawlspace floor and foundation keeping outside air out and crawl space dampness in.

Crawl Space Vapor Barrier

Unencapsulated crawl spaces can leak moisture and mold spores into your house, adversely affecting the health of your family and promoting the proliferation of mold. A crawl space vapor barrier is a physical shield placed around a crawl space to keep moisture from escaping into other parts of your home. Crawl space vapor barriers must cover the entire floor as well as the foundation in order to be effective.

Crawl Space Dehumidifier

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Not only do you need to keep outside moisture from getting into your crawl space, but you also need to make sure the air inside stays dry. In order for crawl space encapsulation to be effective, the air needs to be moisture-free, because of this, a proper crawl space dehumidifier needs to be put in place. Our patented crawl space dehumidifiers such as the Humid-Evac® will make sure your crawl space remains moisture free, guaranteed!

Crawl Space Waterproofing Products

Our Crawl Space Conduit® is a concrete floor replacement for when concrete is unrealistic in a post construction setting. Crawl Space Conduit® creates a dynamic barrier that prevents humid air in the crawl space, resulting in a comfortable, dry, healthy living environment.