Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Waterproofing Inside and Out

When waterproofing a home, there are things to do both inside and outside the home to ensure the home is as protected as possible. For this home in Overland, MO., a waterproofing system was needed inside the home to combat leaks, while an improved discharge line was needed to prevent that water from simply leaking back inside or beneath other structures on the property.    Woods Basement Systems expert Todd G. was able to help the homeowners with a new perimeter drainage system and discharge line. Around the walls, inside the home, Todd G. installed WaterGuard™. WaterGuard™ is a drainage system that rests on top of the footing but beneath the floor and against the wall. This location is perfect for a drainage system as it situates it perfectly to collect water leaks both through the walls and from beneath the floor while still keeping it out of the mud and dirt around the footing. This will ensure that WaterGuard™ won't clog up with mud and debris but will still be able to prevent leaks before they can flood into the basement. This drainage system will direct the water it collects into the sump pump to be removed from the home.   But if the sump pump simply pumps things right outside the home, that water will sink into the ground around the basement and leak back inside all over again. That's why Todd G. was able to expand the discharge line coming from the sump pump to prevent this from happening. The discharge line in this home stopped close to the home and allowed water to exit the line near an additional concrete structure in the backyard. If this was left as is, the water drained from the home might contribute to erosion and water damage around and beneath the extra concrete slabs in the back yard. Instead, the discharge line was adjusted to turn away from the extra concrete slabs and carry the water further from the home. Similarly, the downspouts from the raingutters were turned and extended slightly to make sure that the rain water also drained further from the house and not in the direction of the other concrete.   With the new perimeter drainage system and discharge lines, this home is protected from water leaks and the concrete out back is protected from erosion caused by the discharge lines. Both structures are safer from water damage thanks to Todd G. and the Woods Basement Systems team.