Midwest Coating Helps Protect Homes From Harsh Elements
Stephen Borkholder is the general manager of Midwest Coating LLC in Shipshewana.
The company had been in existence for seven years before the owners purchased it, and for Borkholder, it was starting from scratch—learning everything he could about the exterior weatherproofing of garages and basements.
It wasn’t a stretch to see the importance of the service, however. Northern Indiana weather can be unpredictable and sometimes harsh with snow, ice or heavy rain, prompting homeowners to look for ways to protect their investment.
There are two main services Midwest Coating provides.
The first is insulating exterior foundation walls in both existing homes and new construction.
“If the basement walls are not insulated, you’ll likely have condensation on the inside as the cold weather outside and the heat inside will create it. That often leads to mold, and it’s not energy efficient,” Borkholder says.
Wet or damp basements can also lead to foundation damage and poor indoor air quality.
The crew installs foam insulation on the exterior of the basement and then covers it with a stucco coating to prevent the sun’s UV rays from damaging or eating away at the foam.
“We can do basements, crawl spaces and garages, and the process increases your resale value in the long run,” Borkholder adds. “It’s a positive when buyers know the chance of mold is reduced and the homeowner has invested in protecting the home.”
He says an average job takes approximately two workdays to install the insulation board and coating.
The second service offered is waterproofing of new construction basement walls. They can also install perimeter tile where needed.
The waterproofing services come with a 10-year warranty. Ultimately, everyone at Midwest Coating LLC wants to see a high-quality job and satisfied customers.
“The reward is when you’ve helped someone with a high-quality service and they are happy with it,” Borkholder says. “I really enjoy meeting with customers and finding solutions to the weatherproofing needed. We often see some surprises and have to adjust the plan to get the job done.”
For more information or to schedule a consultation, call Borkholder at 574-501-8249. This number cannot receive text messages, so make sure to give him a call.
