Photo Album: Perimeter Drainage System and New Sump Pump System

Many homes will often experience water leaks where the basement walls meet the floor. This is because there is a tiny gap between the wall and the floor from the construction of the house. As water builds up in the ground beneath the home, it can rise into this gap and enter the home. This was the case for this home in Altamont, IL.   To fix this problem, Woods Basement Systems installer Clint W. upgraded their waterproofing system with a new perimeter drainage system and sump pump. The first thing that Clint installed was WaterGuard™, a perimeter drainage system that gets installed along the wall beneath the floor. From this location, WaterGuard™ can collect the water that rises from beneath the home before it can reach the basement floor. It also has a built-in wall gap that allows it to collect water that leaks through the walls before it can drip down onto the floor. WaterGuard™ can also work in conjunction with other waterproofing systems to carry water to the sump pump system. Clint used this feature to connect a WellDuct, which drained water from a window well before it could build up and leak inside around the window, to the sump pump system.    Once WaterGuard™ was installed, Clint upgraded their sump pump system with a TripleSafe™. The TripleSafe™ features two powerful main pumps that can expell water from the home in even the toughest conditions. In the event of a power outage when the first two pumps can't operate, a third, battery-powered pump can kick in to keep the basement dry and protected. These three pumps are all contained in a single sump liner, which features an air-tight lid that will prevent water from evaporating out of the sump pit and into the basement air. The lid also has a WaterWatch™ alarm that can alert homeowners to dangerously high water levels or leaks that come from inside the home, like a plumbing leak.   As a final touch, Clint added a Sedona dehumidifier. The Sedona will wring the air dry, which will not only make the basement air feel more comfortable, but will also help combat mold growth and dust mite populations throughout the home. An extra bonus; the Sedona will also help make the home more energy efficient, reducing the cost on the homeowners to condition the air in the home.   With WaterGuard™ directing any leaks to the TripleSafe™ before they can get into the basement, and a Sedona keeping the air equally dry, this home will be protected against leaks and floods and will feel comfortable and usable.