Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Basement Waterproofing in Springfield, IL
In Springfield, Illinois homeowner Jacob P. was concerned about the water he was finding in his basement after several heavy rains. His basement walls were a mixture of poured concrete and exposed brick. Brick basement walls are not commonly seen today because of the risk of water damage. Because the brick is stacked on top of each other with air bubbles and spots where water can flow through easily. Jacob decided to call Woods Basement Systems to find a solution to waterproof his basement once and for all.
We sent our foremen Tyler Sears and his team out to the Springfield home to install our patented WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is engineered specifically to be an efficient, long-lasting interior perimeter basement waterproofing system. This system is designed not to clog – sitting on-top of the footing. Now, Jacob does not have to worry about his basement being wet and damp during the spring and winter seasons.
Negative Effects of a Damp Basement
There are many negative effects of a damp basement including dust mites, sticking doors and windows, condensation, rotting, and mold.
The Difference of WaterGuard
The big difference is that the WaterGuard sits on-top of the footing, instead of alongside it. This is important because it keeps wet dirt from getting into the drain because the drain does not sit in the mud.
Advantages of WaterGuard
Our WaterGuard system will not cause structural damage to the foundation, and does not rely on filter fabric.
WaterGuard / Sump Pump
Our WaterGuard system has a big drain outlet to the sump pump system, even using the existing one in the home.
