Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Correcting a Saint Joseph, MI Basement

Jeff was having an issue with water collecting in his basement. Not sure how to approach the issue, he contacted Ayers for help. Our resident foreman Evan was able to listen to Jeff's concerns and inspected the area. Blade noticed the foundation was settling so drafted a treatment plan that both Jeff and Blade could agree upon. Blade decided to level the ground with Push Piers and correct the basement walls with GeoLock anchors, sealing any space water could enter through.

Push Piers

Due to the foundation of the home being compromised, Blade decided to install push piers to replace it as the supportive base of the home. Soil from around the foundational footing is removed and a special bracket is placed under the footing. Metal beams are hydraulically driven through the bracket and into the ground till it hits bedrock. The weight of the home is then transferred to the bracket, supported by the piers in the ground. The soil is replaced, creating a new foundation for the home to rest upon.

GeoLock Anchor

The walls of the home were bowing inwards, a dangerous sign, so Blade decided to fit the home with GeoLock anchors as a corrective force. GeoLock Anchors fix this issue by pulling the wall back into place. GeoLock is installed by excavating the ground around the perimeter of the home. Anchors are placed along the outside of the now exposed basement walls and held in place with steel drives. On the other side of the wall, a large metal plate is aligned with the anchor and bolted together. The bolt is tightened till constant pressure is pulling the wall into place.

WaterGuard

Since water entering the home was the reason for contacting Ayers, Blade decided to use a tool to tackle the issue. Blade and his team decided to install a WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is a system of draining channels that are connected to the home's sump pump. The channels are installed under the foundational floor and covered with poured concrete, making it invisible to the naked eye. The channels lead to an outlet pipe that takes the water far away from the home's foundation, depositing the water in a safe location. 