Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing a Lansing, MI Basement

This homeowner gave us a call because her basement was getting wet with every rain or snowfall. This situation was certainly not ideal for a Michigan home where both weather types are common occurences. The constant seeping had caused water damage across the basement floor, and she was eager to have something done about it. That's where Ayers comes in. The team stepped in and immediately got to work on installing a perimeter drainage system to put an end to puddling on the floor. The drainage pipes run around the border of the basement floor to collect water flowing down the walls. In this case, a WaterGuard system - which sits in the floor and wall joint - was put in place. The team then connected the drainage system to our most reliable sump pump, the TripleSafe, for discharge. The sump pump pushes water through discharge lines and expels it outside, using either the IceGuard fittings or lawnscape outlet. Thanks to our amazing production crew, this Lansing customer can go back to enjoying her basement without fear of the weather.

Water Damage Before Production

Note the water damage to the bottom of the walls. This was a common problem for the home after every rain and snow storm.

Making Room for WaterGuard

The WaterGuard drainage system is installed below the ground. The concrete foundation needs to be excavated for this to happen.

WaterGuard Installation

The piping of the WaterGuard needs to be placed on top of the footing to prevent mud from clogging the system. Notice the slight gap between wall and pipe. This is where the water will flow down and into the system.

Completed Sump Pump Installation

The perimeter drainage system will flow directly to the TripleSafe sump pump. The pump features two back-ups: one for when the load is too heavy and one battery operated pump for power failures, perfect for a home dealing with continuous leaks.

The 2 Lines for TripleSafe

The two separate discharge lines are part of the TripleSafe's reliability. The secondary pump kicks in if the first is having trouble keeping up. To fully utilize the two different pumps, you'll need two different lines.

Close-Up Look at IceGuard Installation

Think of IceGuard fittings as a failsafe for your discharge lines. If temperatures drop, the water moving through the lines can freeze and clog. Any water in the lines will have nowhere to go but back into your basement. The IceGuard prevents this problem by expelling water through its shield and away from your foundation.