Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: FlexiSpan And New Egress Window Revitalize Kalamazoo, MI Basement

John was looking to make a bedroom in his basement but he needed an egress window to create an emergency escape. He also had some water seepage from some foundation wall cracks. We installed the egress window with proper drainage and a covered egress ring. We also sealed the cracks to permanently prevent water seepage from puddling on the floor for good. The basement can now be finished and the basement room can be enjoyed for years to come.

Basement Window Is Too Small

This basement window doesn't serve as a proper emergency escape and it doesn't do much in terms of letting in light. A new egress window will solve both of those problems.

Light Excavation Is Required For Egress Well

The window area is cut out and the well is dug out. The excavation is relatively light, keeping as much of your yard intact and unharmed as possible.

Proper Drainage Is Planned For In Egress Well

Before the well is filled in with dirt and stone, the team prepares a drain to keep water from sitting and puddling in the well.

Finished Window Livens Up Basement

The completed window looks great in the basement and will be a great addition when the homeowner finishes the space for the new bedroom.

Finished Window Features A Cover

This egress well has a cover on it to help encourage water to flow away from the house. It also keeps water from entering the well. The cover is hinged so that anyone needing to escape from the basement in an emergency can easily get out.

Foundation Wall Cracks Mean Basement Water Seepage

These cracks had been allowing water into the home. One of our tasks was to make sure they were waterproofed so that the basement could be finished with no worries about water eventually causing problems.

A Drywell Is Created To Collect Water Seepage

A small area of concrete is removed at the base of the wall crack and a drywell is created for any water seepage to flow into.

Wall Crack Is Sealed And Covered

Once the drywell is dug for the crack, it's filled with stone and the concrete is replaced over top. The crack is covered with a foam layer followed by a mold and mildew resistant cover over top. The foam between the wall and white layer in the photo creates a space for water seepage to flow down the wall and into the drywell and out of the home.