Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: WaterGuard Prevents Puddles in Dowagiac, MI Basement

This basement might look dry, but if you were to visit on a rainy day, you'd probably see water coming in through the walls and small puddles throughout the basement. A waterproofing system using WaterGuard and a new sump pump will prevent puddles in the future and keep the basement dry for years to come.

Basement Wall

While the wall looks dry, it sneakily lets in water whenever it rains. That's where WaterGuard comes into play...

WaterGuard

This drainage system sits on top of the footing of the foundation collecting wall leaks. Since it doesn't sit along the footing, it won't get clogged with mud.

SuperSump Pump

Once the water is collected from the WaterGuard System, it's routed to the SuperSump. The pump then automatically discharges the water out of the basement and away from the home.

Finished WaterGuard

Once WaterGuard is installed, it looks as though it couldn't possibly do much. While it's hard to see, there's a small opening along the perimeter of the room at the where the wall meets the floor, and its this small opening that immediately accepts water in case the wall leaks, preventing it from making it to the rest of the floor.

IceGuard on Discharge Line

In order to prevent freezing discharge lines, IceGuard was installed. This fitting also prevents snow and ice from clogging the line, so water can always exit the basement, even in the cold winter months.