We are a 2ndgeneration family owned and operated business that has been working in homes with basem*nts and crawl spaces for over 40 years. We have been waterproofing and sealing about 500 foundations a month during that time as the largest Waterproofing contractor in the Midwest with 15 locations servicing 8 states.
20 years ago we would seal a foundation and recommend a standard dehumidifier to address the additional water vapor (humidity in the air) inherently found in below grade environments, such as basem*nts and crawlspaces. Back then, dehumidifiers were the industry standard to help with this problem. However, many of our customers were looking to us as the “foundation expert”, asking…
“What else do you have? I really am not getting results with this messy, expensive dehumidifier. My foundation is dry, walls are dry, floor is dry, so why does it still smell and feel like a basem*nt?”
We needed to find something better. Our company’s core values include offering world class customer service to every customer, every time. So, we challenged our Research and Development department to find a real solution for our customers to combat not only the moisture, but also the odors, pollutants and unhealthy environment our customers were concerned about. We found, tested and installed a ventilation product for a period of three years. We private labeled that product as the EZ Breathe Ventilation System. The feedback in those first three years from our customers, as well as our installation crews, did not live up to the standard of quality to be included in our waterproofing process that offered a life time warranty.Once again, we needed something better.
We valued not only the results, but what we were learning from our customers. So, we went back to the drawing board, took matters into our own hands and made quality improvements to that first generation ventilation unit.
Our own EZ Breathe Ventilation System was born…reengineered, redesigned and much improved! We quickly learned that our crews were thrilled with the quality improvements, ease of operation and installation, but more importantly, our waterproofing customers loved the new, improved EZ Breathe unit as well.
Their feedback told us the air in their basem*nts and crawlspaces felt better, but their entire home was benefiting from their EZ Breathe as well. We received countless letters thanking us because their whole house felt different, less odors, fresher air upstairs too, family members were feeling better, needing less allergy medicine, husbands were no longer snoring, children were no longer coughing as much, the home and it’s family were living healthier lives!
It was time for us to move beyond simply offering this innovative technology to just our waterproofing customers. Our passion and commitment to helping people improve their indoor air environments is what drove us to incorporate EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems as an independent company in 2003. We strongly believe that homeowners everywhere deserve a healthy indoor air quality.
We have spent the last 20 years dedicated to learning about the relationship between our home and our health; indoor air quality, the home as a system, building science and how it relates to indoor air quality as well as the challenges our modern day practices pose to the quality of air we breathe in our homes.
As a seasoned expert in the field of home waterproofing and indoor air quality, I bring over two decades of hands-on experience and a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics between homes and their environments. Throughout my extensive career, I've been actively involved in a second-generation family-owned and operated business, specializing in waterproofing foundations in homes with basem*nts and crawl spaces for over 40 years.
The article you've provided sheds light on the evolution of your company's approach to addressing moisture-related challenges in below-grade environments. Having waterproofed and sealed approximately 500 foundations a month as the largest contractor in the Midwest, your team encountered a common concern among customers who sought more than conventional dehumidifiers to combat the persistent issues of moisture, odors, and pollutants in their basem*nts and crawlspaces.
Your commitment to world-class customer service led to a rigorous research and development initiative, resulting in the creation of the EZ Breathe Ventilation System. The initial version faced challenges, but your dedication to quality and customer feedback prompted a reengineering and redesign process, leading to a significantly improved second-generation ventilation unit.
The positive feedback from both installation crews and customers highlighted the tangible benefits of the EZ Breathe system, not only in maintaining dry foundations but also in enhancing overall indoor air quality. The transformative impact extended beyond basem*nts and crawlspaces, positively affecting entire homes. Users reported reduced odors, fresher air, improved health for family members, and even relief from issues like snoring and allergies.
Recognizing the broader potential of this innovative technology, your company transitioned from incorporating EZ Breathe into waterproofing processes to establishing it as an independent entity in 2003. This move reflects a deep-seated belief that homeowners everywhere deserve a healthy indoor air quality.
Over the past two decades, your company has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to understanding the intricate relationship between homes and health. This dedication is evident in your exploration of topics such as indoor air quality, the home as a system, building science, and the challenges posed by modern practices to the air we breathe in our homes.
In summary, your journey showcases a continuous pursuit of excellence, driven by a genuine passion for improving indoor air environments and ensuring the well-being of homeowners. The evolution from a waterproofing contractor to an independent entity focused on ventilation systems underscores a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
