Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: WaterGuard Protects Wet Basement In Lowell, MI

This basement water entering at several places. The painted surface of the walls wasn't stopping the water and only made the access points a little more obvious. Our WaterGuard french drain system was exactly what the doctor ordered for this space. We excavated the concrete along the exterior walls to expose the footing. The WaterGuard system was set in place along the footing, was properly leveled, and drainage stone was filled in around it. Then concrete was replaced over top of it making one continuous floor again. The WaterGuard system captures water along the base of the walls and safely carries it to the new TripleSafe Sump System that we installed. The TripleSafe has three pumps for ultimate protection. One pump handles the bulk of the load, a second pump set slightly higher kicks on if the first is not keeping up or fails, and a third pump that operates on a battery backup system will kick on if the power goes out or the other pumps both fail. To increase the effectiveness of the WaterGuard system, some cross tiles were laid throughout the center of the space to help capture moisture from under the center of the basement that might be puddling around cracks in the basement floor. Lastly, a SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier moves a tremendous amount of air each day, ensuring safe humidity levels in the basement to prevent mold growth and maintain superior air quality. This basement is now in tip-top shape.

Signs Of Moisture

Moisture in the basement is obvious when you look at this back wall with staining from top to bottom.

Painted Walls Show Incoming Moisture

The walls were painted a clean white but incoming water has turned sections of this wall black and brown.

Staining On The Floor

As water consistently puddles in certain areas, brown staining is evident on the floor.

WaterGuard Set Along The Footer

The concrete along the perimeter walls is removed exposing the footer. The WaterGuard drain is then set in place. Holes along the side of the drain helps capture the water and direct it to the sump pump. Drainage stone will fill in around the system before concrete is replaced on top.

CrossTiles Soak Up Water

Crosstiles are installed throughout the center of the basement and terminate at the sump pump. These capture water under the cement foundation where moisture can commonly come up through cracks in the concrete.

Dehumidifier and TripleSafe Remove Water

The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier is incredibly efficient, removing large amounts of water from the air daily and depositing them in the sump pump for removal. The TripleSafe sump system in the back left of the picture uses a combination of 3 pumps, one of which operates off a marine-style battery to ensure the basement stays dry all the time.

Inspection Ports For Servicing

In the event that the system needs serviced down the road, inspection ports allow us to easily check for blockages or other issues along the system.

WaterGuard Is Almost Insvisible

Aside from the narrow flange along the base of the wall, the WaterGuard system goes virtually unnoticed once the new concrete dries.

Discharge Line Installed

The discharge line for the TripleSafe sump system carries water a safe distance away from the home. IceGuard fixtures along the side of the house provide an escape for water in the event that cold weather causes frozen water to block up the discharge line.

Minimal Damage To Yard

Once the grass is replaced, there's minimal damage to the yard. In a short amount of time, you won't even notice that we were ever there. Before the install is complete, a landscape outlet will be installed on the end of the line to make it blend in the yard and be virtually unseen.