Basement Waterproofing Photo Album: Installing a Sump Pump and Waterproofing a Basement in Edwardsville, IL
Water was entering a basement in Edwardsville, IL, causing concern for the homeowners. To solve this issue, the WaterGuard System was first installed. This perimeter drainage system will catch wall seepage and drain it toward the TripleSafe Sump Pump System, which will drain water from WaterGuard and below the basement and discharge it out of the house. This system also includes an UltraSump battery backup system, which turns on if the power goes out and effectively pumps out the water. Additionally, a SaniDry Sedona was installed. This efficient, high-capacity, dehumidification system also includes an air filtration system, all in a single unit. This system wrings the air dry, and its powerful blower moves the dry air in and around the basement. It also automatically drains the water it catches into the TripleSafe, so there is no need to empty any bucket with this system. Next, the IceGuard Sump Pump Discharge System was installed. The patented design of this system automatically allows water to escape through its perforations when pipe terminations are blocked, usually by ice or snow. Lastly, a LawnScape Outlet was installed. This connects the discharge lines to a special extension sending water away from the foundation while camouflaging the end of the pipe. Thanks to these systems, this basement will remain dry and clean for years to come!
Perimeter Drain
WaterGuard will catch any wall seepage and drain it to the sump pump.
Sump System
Included with the TripleSafe are two reliable cast-iron Zoeller pumps and a third battery-backup UltraSump pump that will take over if the power goes out.
Dehumidification
The SaniDry will keep the basement air dry and clean.
Discharge Lines
IceGuard will allow pumped water to escape if the pipes freeze over or become blocked for any reason.
Discharge Outlet
The LawnScape outlet discharges water from the sump pump system away from the home.