WaterGuard Design
To help alleviate the hydrostatic pressure on the foundation walls and floors of this Gideon, Missouri basement, Woods installed the WaterGuard drainage system. WaterGuard is installed under the cement floors along the perimeter of the basement. It gives the water a path of least resistance and collects that water with its wall flanges and channel holes. It guides the water to the sump pump for removal. Other drainage systems are installed along the concrete footing or on the exterior of the foundation which puts them in a position to be clogged by mud and other debris, making them ineffective. WaterGuard is situated on top of the concrete footing to keep it out of the way of mud that might clog it.
CleanSpace Liner
Woods installed CleanSpace over the foundation walls of this Gideon, MO basement. CleanSpace is a durable plastic moisture barrier. It prevents moisture from entering the basement through weak points in the walls. It guides the moisture down to the drainage system below. Drainage matting was installed under the CleanSpace on top of the ledge walls. Drainage matting has a dimpled design to provide channels for water coming through the walls to go over the ledge wall and down to the drainage system. It also gives the basement walls a cleaner and brighter appearance.
TripleSafe System
TripleSafe was installed to keep the basement dry with triple the protection!
Before Waterproofing
Here is a look at the water damaged in the basement before the space was waterproofed.