Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Foundation And Water Issues In Galien, MI

A bowing basement wall and water issues led to a 2-teir solution for this Galien, MI baement. For the bowing wall, galvanized steel PowerBraces along the affected block wall offer incredible support. The braces extend from the slab foundation to the floor joists above. A unique tightening solution allows the braces to be tightened over time and potentially improve the condition of the wall. At the same time a WaterGuard french drain system could be installed along the perimeter walls to deal with incoming water. Concrete is removed around the perimeter to expose the home's footing. A WaterGuard drain system is placed along the footing to capture water along the base of the walls and navigate it to the sump pump for removal from the home. Once the drain is in place, the concrete is replaced and the install is finished.

Water Marks On The Walls

Dark marks on the wall are evidence of water seeping in over time.

Horizontal Crack Reveals Bow In Wall

The horizontal crack along this basement wall is evidence of a bow in the wall that could become dangerous if left alone.

Concrete Is Removed Around The Perimeter

WaterGuard installation begins with concrete being removed around the perimeter walls to reveal the home's footing.

WaterGuard Installed Around Built-In Fixtures

Various fixtures in the basement along the perimeter can't be moved and concrete along the wall cannot be removed. In this case, we can install WaterGuard tightly around the fixtures to keep water contained.

WaterGuard Is Terminated At The Sump Pump

A sump pump is installed in the low point of the basement. The WaterGuard system directs all water to pump for safe removal from the home.

PowerBraces Are Installed Along Waterproofed Wall

PowerBraces on the bowing wall are installed in line with the WaterGuard system and concrete is is replaced around the base of them.

A Unique Tightening System Is Installed

The PowerBraces have a tightening system at the top that provides the potential for the wall's condition to be improved over time.

Concrete Is Replaced

Once the drain is in place along the footing and stone is leveled off around it, concrete is replaced so that the floor is smooth seamless.

Completed System Is Practically Invisible

The finished WaterGuard system is nearly unseen with the exception of a small gap created at the base of the wall where moisture is gathered. Inspection ports allow for easy cleanout and diagnosing of issues that may arise over time.

Sump System Offers Ultimate Protection

The sump system features an airtight lid, a floor drain, and a WaterWatch alarm that alerts the homeowner if the pump fails or is not keeping up.

IceGuard Prevents Frozen Lines

An IceGuard fixture is installed on the discharge line to provide an escape for moisture in the even that the line is frozen during the colder months.

Minimal Trenching Required In Yard

Our team removes small sections of grass and dirt to install the discharge line for the sump pump. This discharge line will deposit basement moisture safely away from the home. The dirt and grass can be replaced with little to no damage to the lawn.