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Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Granite City, IL Basement Waterproofed

Richard C. of Granite City, IL noticed water coming into his basement where the floor meets the foundation wall. He contacted Woods Basement Systems for a free evaulation. Specialist Nolan M. determined that a WaterGuard waterproofing system needed to be installed to keep the water out. This gallery shows the process of installing WaterGuard in the basement under the stairs as well as how it is directed into the sump pump.

Granite City, IL Basement Before WaterGuard Installation

The customer noticed water coming into the basement where the floor meets the foundation wall. Since he used his basement for storing valuables and was considering finishing the basement one day, he contacted Woods to evaluate and determine the best solution.

Waterproofing Obstacle: Basement Stairs in Granite City, IL

One common obstacle while installing a full perimeter waterproofing system in basements is the stairs. Many customers are unsure how it is possible to waterproof around certain stationary items in basements. Because our solutions are custom, we were able to provide an easy fix.

Bottom Stairs Removed for Waterproofing in Granite City, IL

During the WaterGuard installation, foreman Brad P. and his crew removed the bottom two stairs in the basement. They were then able to remove the concrete under the stairs.

WaterGuard Installation in Granite City, IL

Once the four to five inch area of concrete was removed where the floor meets the wall, the crew was able to fill the area with rocks and place the WaterGuard against the base of the wall. A small lip will remain above the replaced concrete to allow any water that may leak through the wall to still be directed into the WaterGuard waterproofing system.

WaterGuard Being Directed to Existing Sump Pump in Granite City, IL

WaterGuard is designed to be installed in the floor along the perimeter of the basement and be connected to the sump pump. This allows all water leaking in through the wall or from under the floor to be directed in the the sump pump and pumped away from and out of the home. This picture shows the process of connecting the WaterGuard and the sump pump.

Waterproofing Under Basement Stairs Complete in Granite City, IL

This photo shows the WaterGuard installation complete before the stairs are replaced as the concrete is not yet dry.

Inspection Port for WaterGuard in Granite City, IL

Our WaterGuard product is designed with an inspection port so that, during recommended annual maintenance appointments, our experienced service technicians can be proactive in keeping your home dry.