Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing and Adding an Egress Window in Grand Rapids, MI

Our customer had water issues coming from the walls and floor, and also wanted an egress window installed in their basement. If you ever plan to finish your basement, it's smart to put in an egress for both building code compliance and peace of mind, as they can be used as an emergency exit. We installed the WaterGuard below-floor drain system in the basement, and encapsulated the adjacent crawl space with CleanSpace vapor barrier. We also put in a new TripleSafe sump pump to proactively remove the water from the basement and a new egress window.

Leaking Window in Grand Rapids Basement

Other than providing a building code escape route, egress windows are often used to replace leaking windows. This window was one of the sources of water entry into the basement.

Water Damage in Basement

Signs of water damage are visible on the walls and floor.

Wet Basement in Grand Rapids

Discoloration and peeling paint are both signs of water damage.

Egress Window Provides Light and Safety

Not only does the new egress window let more light in, but it also acts as an emergency exit - note the ladder rungs on the left.

CleanSpace Protects Basement from Ambient Moisture

By covering the walls in CleanSpace vapor barrier, we can protect from ambient moisture and direct all incoming water to the WaterGuard.

Waterproofing in Progress

Here you can see the WaterGuard track being taped down in preparation of new concrete being poured, and the new TripleSafe sump pump.

TripleSafe Sump Pump Guarantees Water Removal

By tying the WaterGuard into the TripleSafe, we can guarantee the water makes it to the pump and out of your basement.

WaterGuard Inspection Ports Allow Easy Access

The port shown here allows easy access to the WaterGuard system for things like annual maintenance.

Waterproofed Basement in Grand Rapids

Once new concrete is poured, everything is in place to keep this basement dry.

IceGuard and LawnScape Keep Water Discharge Smooth

IceGuard (shown on the house) keeps water from backing up in the event of a frozen discharge line in the winter, while the green LawnScape outlet in the foreground allows the water to be discharged without posing a trip hazard or interfering with the landscaping with above ground discharge lines.