Wet, Musty Basement Transformed to Beautiful, Comfortable Living Space

     Overland, Missouri homeowner Bill W. wanted to finish his basement, but knew it was best to waterproof it first. Waterproofing the basement before finishing removes many future concerns for Bill, but it also makes the finished basement more comfortable. System design specialist John S. designed a plan to waterproof and finish the basement. Foreman Quinton W. and his team began waterproofing the basement with WaterGuard, TripleSafe and IceGuard.

• WaterGuard

     The most common basement leaks occur at the floor seam (where the floor meets the wall). WaterGuard is a perimeter drainage system installed in the concrete floor of the basement. It collects water that may leak from the wall or at the floor seam. Once complete, the drain is covered with concrete, so the homeowner never knows it is there. WaterGuard collects and guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system.

• TripleSafe

     Sump pumps, like any other piece of equipment, have the potential to fail over time. To ensure the basement stays dry all the time, it is important to have backup protection. TripleSafe is equipped with three pumps. It includes a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump. In the event that two pumps fail and the power goes out, the battery-powered pump is there to keep the basement dry.

• IceGuard

     MidWest winters can be harsh. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that discharge lines become frozen or clogged. IceGuard allows water to flow freely through the discharge line as normal. It will expel water automatically if the line would become clogged or frozen, so homeowners never have to worry about their waterproofing system failing.

     With WaterGuard, TripleSafe and IceGuard, Bill will never have to worry about a wet basement. Knowing his basement is waterproofed, he can enjoy his basement comfortably. After waterproofing, Quinton and his crew installed the EverLast Half-Wall and ThermalDry flooring. EverLast and ThermalDry work with the waterproofing system while transforming the basement to a beautiful living space.

• EverLast Half-Wall

     EverLast is inorganic, so it does not support mold growth. It is waterproof and cannot be damaged by moisture. The highly durable wall is stronger than drywall and dent resistant. EverLast Half-Wall, installed with a beautiful chair rail and base molding, creates a beautiful, timeless finish for the basement while protecting it from water.

• ThermalDry Flooring

     Like EverLast, ThermalDry is waterproof and inorganic. Bill will never have to worry about water or mold overtaking his basement. ThermalDry flooring comes in several shades of carpet and tile; Bill decided to use both. Bill’s basement is more comfortable thanks to ThermalDry. A thermal break is created between the flooring and the concrete, so the finished floors are much warmer.

     Waterproofing and finishing his basement has allowed Bill to maximize the space in his home. His basement has been transformed from a cold, wet storage room to a beautiful living space. With EverLast and ThermalDry working with the waterproofing system, Bill’s basement is dry and comfortable and will stay dry and comfortable. Visit these links to learn more about waterproofing or basement finishing, or to receive your free estimate call 1-800-638-7048.