Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing a Dowagiac, MI Basement

The owners of this summer home in Dowagiac knew they should give us a call when they noticed water trickling from the wall every time it would rain. Our System Design Specialist, Dawn, visited the homeowners and explained to them the way we would waterproof their basement using WaterGuard and a new sump pump.

WaterGuard Laid On Top of Footing

WaterGuard's specially designed piping is laid on top of the footing, instead of along, so it won't get clogged with mud.

Old Sump Pump

While this old sump pump seemed to be working okay, the open hole in the ground was less than appealing to look at.

BrightWall Enhances Concrete Walls

Installing Brightwall on these concrete walls not only dramatically enhances the look of the basement, but the wall panels are functional, too. Brightwall covers the cracked walls but allows full drainage behind to the allow leaks to be collected by the WaterGuard around the perimeter of the room.

Finished WaterGuard

Once WaterGuard is fully installed, it's hardly noticeable, but the small gap between the wall and the floor allows just enough room for leaks to be collected.