Wet Finished Basement
Water intrusion left this homeowner's finished basement space unable to be utilized. A place that had once been used for children to play had turned into a nightmare, with carpets being ripped up and constant shop vacuuming.
Basement Perimeter Drainage System
An interior French Drain system was installed along the perimeter of the foundation to capture water before it is able to access the basement. The WaterGuard system is set within crushed stone and is designed to deliver water to the sump pump system to be removed from the home.
Basement Surface Drainage
Some areas of the basement, such as the doorway of the basement entrance, better capture water with our TrenchDrain surface drainage system. This system connects to the WaterGuard system, forming one unified path for water to be delivered to the sump pump.
Basement Drainage System Concreted in Place
Once the system is tested to ensure proper drainage, the system is then concreted in place. Our installation crew concretes to grade, creating a level basement surface.
Surface Drainage system Concreted Around Utilities
TrenchDrain is also utilized to redirect collected water around immovable basement utilities, such as this water heater.
TripleSafe Sump Pump System
As water is delivered to the TripleSafe Sump Pump's basin, a trio of pumps ensure that the water is removed from the basement. A primary pump handles moderate levels of water. A second pump activates in events such as heavy rains or snow melt, when water intrusion is more likely to increase. Lastly, a battery-operated backup pump is the ultimate safeguard for basement flooding, allowing water to be pumped out of the home at all times, even during power outages!
Inorganic Wall for Finished Basement
The EverLast Half Wall System was installed to restore the finished look of the basement. Made of inorganic material, this finished wall system is resistant to water and mold growth, providing further protection to the basement wall while also offering an attractive finish.
Finished Basement Flooring
Our ThermalDry Elite Plank Flooring system offers the lovely appearance of a wooden finish while also providing resistance to water and mold growth. Concerned with cold floors? Elite Plank Flooring is composed of insulated materials, creating a thermal break that can make your floor up to 10 degrees warmer.
Frozen Discharge Line Prevention
Water gets pumped out of the home through a discharge line. As the discharge line reaches the exterior of the home, IceGuard was installed to prevent the discharge line from freezing and backing up. This further protects the basement from potential flooding.
Discharge Line with Bubbler Pot
The discharge line was installed in a downward sloping area away from the home to prevent water from returning. A bubbler pot was installed at the end of the discharge line to prevent water from accumulating on the lawn's surface. The discharge line is then buried to preserve the lawn's aesthetic appeal.
