EverLast Wall Restoration in Oakville, MO

Challenge

Dennis W. in Oakville, Missouri experienced some leaks in his finished basement on one of the walls featuring power outlets and through the floor. This is not only inconvenient, it can be dangerous to the drywall. The drywall and the drywall frame can rot or mold if the water is not addressed. Dennis decided to contact Woods Basement Systems to find out the best solution for his leaking basement. He needed a solution that would prevent damage caused by leaks, and waterproof his finished basement. This way, Dennis could use his basement the way it is intended.

Solution

The best solution for Dennis was installing the TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System and our EverLast™ Wall Restoration System. The combination of these two solutions will help contain water entering the basement.

The TripleSafe™ Sump Pump System: First, we installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump, which provides three levels of protection against basement leakage. The first pump operates at a lower level to rid the basement of immediate dangers, whereas the second pump operates in the case of first-pump failure or for heavier volumes of water. In the case of power outages, a third pump operates at a high level, with the ability to pump out 11,500 gallons or more on a full charge. Included in the installation of the TripleSafe­™ sump pump is the WaterGuard™, which is installed below the concrete floor, against the wall to collect water that leaks down the foundation wall. This water is then guided to the TripleSafe™ sump pump to be pumped out.

The EverLast™ Finished Wall Restoration: Traditional drywall is made of organic materials, which are subject to the collection of moisture, water damage, and mold. The EverLast™ half-wall panels are made from inorganic materials, which will not mold, rot, or get ruined from leaks or floods. The half-wall is complete with a decorative chair rail and plastic baseboard, which also will not damage when wet. The half-wall panels have thick, closed-cell foam insulation, with a cement board panel covered in a duable vinyl finish, which also resists 99.99% of heat flow.

Now, Dennis can use his basement the way it is intended, without worrying about leaks and water damage.

Project Summary

Systems Design Specialist: Michael Tritch

TBF Foreman: Quinton Westbrook

Waterproofing Foreman: Michael Prestito, Jr.