Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: A Basement Waterproofing in Granger, IN

Our friends Randy & Melissa in Granger, IN began experiencing water seepage where the wall meets the floor, and also through their basement floor. This problem is often due to hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic Pressure refers to water pressure and is a major cause of basement water problems. Water weighs slightly more than 60lbs. per cubic foot. If the soil around your basement is saturated with water, there could be tens of thousands of pounds of hydrostatic pressure against your foundation. With significant pressure, it's likely that water will find its way through even the smallest crack or gap in your basement. Upon receiving our friends call for help, we assessed the issues in their basement and prescribed a WaterGuard solution to fix the problem. Installed along the home's footing, beneath the concrete, WaterGuard collects water along the base of the perimeter walls and safely directs it to a sump pump for removal from the home. Additionally, we installed a Triple Safe sump pump to enhance the function of the WaterGuard. TripleSafe is a safeguard feature that includes the use of three pumps to ensure this basement will stay dry, even in power outages and severe weather events. In the case of heavy water or primary pump failure, the second and more powerful pump will kick in, if there is a power outage the battery powered UltraSump will take over. With this installment, the water issues that have plagued Randy & Melissa’s basement should surely be a thing of the past.

The Signs of Water Can't be Hidden

Randy & Melissa were worried about water seeping into their basement where the wall meets the floor. The watermarks on this floor are great visual evidence to support their claim.

Recognizing the Need for a Sump Pump Upgrade

This old sump pump system sure could use an upgrade! It's a great idea to update your old sump pump before it decides to randomly quit, leaving you with the hassle of a basement full of water. This sump pump is also missing one of the key elements of an effective sump pump system, an air tight lid. Without an airtight lid, moisture from the sump pump is disbursing throughout their entire basement.

Watch Out! WaterGuard Coming Through!

To begin the WaterGuard installation process, the concrete is removed at the base of the walls to expose the homes footing. Once the concrete is removed, the WaterGuard drain can be set into place.

Don't be Safe, be Triple Safe

Triple Safe to the rescue! The Triple Safe sump pump system being installed contains the key missing components that Randy & Melissa's previous sump pump did not have, an air tight lid, floor drain, pump stand, and a pump alarm. These are the essential features needed to help keep a basement dry.

WaterGuard Installation Rocks!

Now drainage stone is laid around the WaterGuard, then concrete is replaced over top. The wall flange creates a small gap that allows moisture from the walls and cove joint to freely flow into the drain.

Let's Pour Some Cement

Next, to seal the deal the concrete is replaced.

The Effects of our Efforts will be Long Lasting

Once the concrete has been replaced, this floor is once again seamless. The WaterGuard system goes virtually unnoticed and is a welcomed asset to the home. The Triple Safe sump pump is level with the floor and close to the wall making it minimally invasive of the useful space in Randy & Melissa's basement.