Waterproofing your Basement with WaterGuard

WaterGuard is a patented Woods Basement Systems product and is the best solution to permanently waterproofing your basement.  It is a state-of-the-art piping system designed specifically to solve basement water problems effectively without the worry of clogging.

Leaky basements are a problem that homeowners have dealt with for over 100 years.  All basements are built differently on different soils that may react or compress in varying ways, depending on the environmental conditions.  The unstable soil results in foundation settlement, providing several channels for water to enter into the basement—including walls, floors, and the joints between them. 

Over the years, contractors and engineers have tried developing numerous systems to fix this problem.  They came to the conclusion that the best method was to install a sub-floor drainage system along the inside perimeter of the basement floor.  There were a few challenges to this method, however, the main one being preventing the drain from getting clogged over the years.  Many homeowners would go years without any water problems and then develop one due to their existing drainage system becoming clogged.  This is why WaterGuard is the best—it is guaranteed not to clog and meets all the needs to keep your basement permanently dry.

The most common problem with basement drainage systems is clogging.  WaterGuard is engineered not to sit in the dirt, so clogging from silt and sediment under the floor isn’t a problem.  It is installed on top of the footing rather than beside it, preventing any clogging from occurring. 

WaterGuard has large holes in the back to accept water and a wall flange with special segments.  The wall flange creates a neat space between the floor and the wall and collects any wall seepage without allow dirt and debris from the floor to enter.  WaterGuard also has a removable port for easy access if necessary.  The WaterGuard system can be used with all types of foundations including block, poured concrete, and stone.

WaterGuard is even being installed in new construction homes throughout North America to ensure that those homes never have wet basements.  For even more protection and peace of mind, install the TripleSafe sump pump in your basement along with the WaterGuard system.  Both of those products together offers complete protection for your home.