Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Upgrading Waterproofing Systems

There were several waterproofing systems in this home in Olivette, MO. that needed to be upgraded.    Outside the home, the gutters would catch rain water and drain it through the downspouts away from the foundation. But these downspouts wouldn't carry the water far enough away. By extending the downspouts so they connect to the discharge line from the sump pump the rainwater is carried further away from the foundation and puddles won't be created in the yard where the downspouts end.    Inside the home, the sump pump was due for an update. While the original pump included the two main pumps and a battery-powered backup pump, it did not have all the features of the TripleSafe™ sump pump that the homeowner needed. A new TripleSafe™ was installed, featuring the tough sump liner that can collect water from around the sump pit as well as from the drainage system. It also features an air-tight lid that will prevent any water in the sump pit from evaporating into the home.    The biggest change is the addition of an extra drainage line. While the original pump forced water through just one discharge line, the new TripleSafe™ pumps water through two different discharge lines. With just one line, the amount of water that the two pumps could remove was limited to the amount of water the one pipe could accept. The second discharge line means that both pumps can work at full capacity if needed to keep the basement dry.   Finally, the new TripleSafe™ system features a flood alarm to alert homeowners of leaks coming from inside the house like plumbing leaks. It also has a floor drain to collect those plumbing leaks and a new battery to keep the battery-powered backup pump going in the event of a power outage.   While this Olivette, MO. home had waterproofing systems in place, there was plenty of room to improve the protection this home had.