Exterior Trench Drain on Saint Louis, MO Driveway

St. Louis, MO homeowner Dawn was concerned about her wet basement. She gave Woods Basement Systems a call and System Design Specialist Adam R. determined where the water could be coming from and developed a plan for Dawn. 

Foreman Miguel O. and his crew solved one area by installing an exterior trench drain at the garage entrance. 

When water does not drain properly, it can pool at the foundation. This happens because the backfill soil around the home is not as compact, so there are more openings for water to get into to. Since water wants to be level, when it gets into this backfill area it will find anyway possible to level. This often means coming through the foundation from cracks, gaps, holes, and through the pourous materials. 

By installing an exterior drain and a discharge line, we can collect this water and direct it downhill before it has a chance to cause any problems. 

Along with waterproofing with CleanSpace, WaterGuard, and a TwinPack sump pump, Dawn know is assured her basement will remain dry.