Trench Drain
A trench drain is similar to a half-round pipe with a grate that fits snugly on top. It is flush with the floor or slightly below to catch any water that may enter from the outside.
Vapor Barrier
We installed a vapor barrier which is the white you see on the walls. The BrightWall basement wall paneling is an all-plastic design that drains water and stops water vapor. It also creates a clean look for an unfinished basement.
Trench Drain Cont...
An aerial view of the trench drain which is tied into the perimeter drainage system.
Access Port
The grey piece you see in the middle of the photo along the perimeter of the wall is our access port. We use that to service and flush the system.
New Sump Pump
We installed a new sump pump, pit, and water watch alarm into this basement.
No Frozen Lines
The caps on the discharge lines keep the lines from freezing during frigid temperatures.