Going under the wall
Once the perimeter section of the basement floor is removed then the WaterGUARD™ waterproofing systems may be installed.
Up Close Look
WaterGUARD™ is a specialized waterproof piping used to control basement leaks and wet basement problems by making a pathway to the sump pump. The water flows to the sump pump and the basement floor stays dry.
WaterGUARD™ Under a Wall
A jack hammer is used to remove a section of the floor to make room for the waterproofing piping. The interior was properly installed and supported overhead so going under the wall only took removing some of the concrete basement floor.
Finished Concrete
Once the concrete section of the floor is re-poured then the rest of the basement remodeling can be complete with confidence that it will stay dry. It may take weeks for the new concrete to dry depending on the time of year and how much it rains during this time. The waterproofing system will function and take all the water to the sump pump but some of that water evaporates and is absorbed by the newly poured concrete increasing the time it take to dry and cure.
Going Behind a Doorway
It the door jam is installed and supported properly then going behind and under it is easily accomplished too.
Wall Covering
The white CleanSPACE™ wall covering is a vertical drain curtain that traps moisture coming from the block foundation wall as well as active leaks and puts that water into the WaterGUARD™.
School with Generators
The sump pump has two primary pumps each with their own discharge line. The school had generators for back up power so no battery back up pump was purchased.
Outside Sump Pump Discharge Lines
The sump pump discharge line meet at the IceGUARD™ outside and exit the water away from the building. The IceGUARD™ acts as an ejection port for the pumped water in case the discharge line is clogged or frozen.