Basement Waterproofing in Brentwood, MO

Challenge

Ruth S. had a nice, walk-out basement in Brentwood, Missouri. She had some leaking issues, as well as some cracked concrete flooring. She called Woods Basement Systems, where Systems Design Specialist Brandon Bax came out to meet Ruth and help design a solution based on her needs. She needed a solution that would keep her basement dry.

Solution

The best solution for Ruth was to install the TripleSafe™ sump pump system, complete with the WaterGuard® below-floor drain, the TrenchDrain™ grated drain pipe, and the CleanSpace® vapor barrier.

Foreman Ryan Lovell and his team came out to install the products. The installation began with the installation of the TripleSafe™ sump pump system, by digging a hole for the sump pump pit. After the pit was established, the team excavated the perimeter of the basement for the installation of the WaterGuard® drainage system. A layer of rock was placed with the WaterGuard® drainage pipes on top, followed with another layer of rock to back-fill the area, and finished with poured concrete. The perimeter was leveled for a seamless look. The TrenchDrain™ grated drain pipe was installed by the exit to the outside. This would direct any water seeping under the door to the WaterGuard® drainage system. The team then installed the TripleSafe™ sump pump, which differs from traditional sump pumps, with two separate pumps, fixated at different levels so the second only functions if the water level rises too far. There is also a battery back-up that functions during severe storm power outages. After the air-tight lid was secured, the sump pump system and the drainage system were finished.

After the concrete dried, the team installed the CleanSpace® vapor barrier. This barrier was mechanically fastened to the walls, so it would not fall down. The purpose of the barrier is to direct any moisture passing through the basement walls to the WaterGuard® drainage system, which is then directed to the sump pump to be pumped away from the home.

Project Summary

Systems Design Specialist: Brandon Bax

Primary Foreman: Ryan Lovell