Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Perpetually Wet Basement Gets DryTrak In Alpena, MI

This Alpena, MI basement continually has anywhere from a puddle of water to an inch of water present, making its away in from the outside. A quick and reliable solution to the problem was our DryTrak drain system. It doesn't require any jackhammering in the way that WaterGuard does around the exterior. This is a vinyl baseboard system that captures water along the wall and directs it safely to the sump pump for removal from the basement. The system is permanently epoxied to the surface of the floor. Another solution that we did install which was a little more extensive was a couple of cross tiles. These were PVC pipes installed below floor in the open areas of the basement to absorb water and direct it to the sump pump rather than allowing that moisture to seep through cracks and puddle on the basement floor. This involved some jack hammering to install but the concrete was seamlessly replaced over top. The sump pump that was added featured a floor drain, an airtight lid, and a battery backup so that the system will continue to run even during power outages.

Basement Is Continually Wet

Even during our inspection, wet spots were noticeable on the floor. The basement couldn't be finished because the water would just ruin it. Something needed to be done.

DryTrak Is Seamless

The DryTrak system is continuous. The seams cracks and seams are all sealed and epoxied so that water reliably moves through the system and towards the sump pump rather than puddling anywhere on the basement floor.

DryTrak Is A Baseboard System

The system sits above the basement floor and allows any water from the walls to flow down into it as well as water that may come in at the base of the wall where it meets the floor.

Sump Pump Installed

This sump pump will reliably remove water from the basement and deposit it a safe distance away from the home so that it doesn't cycle right back in. The system also has a battery back-up to keep the system running, even during power outages.

Cross Tiles Added For Greater Protection

Some jackhammering in the open areas of the basement allowed us to add cross tiles under the concrete floor to absorb water flowing under the foundation and send it to the sump pump.

Cross Tiles Leveled And Stone Added

Cross tiles are pvc pipes with openings for water to flow into them. Drainage stone around the pipe helps keep it from clogging and allows moisture to flow freely into the pipe.