Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Securing Safety and Space: Egress Window & Water Intrusion Solution in Arcadia, Michigan

This photo album showcases a project completed for a family in Arcadia, Michigan, where Ayers addressed persistent water intrusion in their garage and installed an egress window to enhance safety. The team installed an interior TrenchDrain system to redirect water away from the home, preventing hazards like pooling and ice patches. Additionally, the foundation was excavated to make way for a new, code-compliant egress window, providing a reliable escape route. With these updates, the garage is now safer year-round, and the family can confidently move forward with finishing their basement.

When Snow and Rain Runoff Becomes A Dangerous Slip Hazard

When this Arcadia family brought their car into the garage during inclement weather, the water pooled on the floor, forming a dangerous, icy condition when the water turned to ice. In a high-traffic location like the garage, the family worried it was only a matter of time before someone fell.

TrenchDrain Captures and Channels the Water Away

The Ayers team excavated a thin ditch along the perimeter of the Arcadia garage, any water intrusion that appeared would flow into the drain before it could freeze and create a slip hazard. The water captured would flow out and away from the home.

Egress Window in Progress Installation

The Ayers team helped the homeowners pinpoint the perfect location for their new egress window. The drywall inside was cut back and dirt was excavated outside the wall to prep the space for the new water tight window.