Waterproofing Products Installed in Old, Wet Basement in Limaville, OH

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 by Anna Tucker

Challenge

This homeowner struggled with an outdated, wet and moldy basement in his old home. The water pressure and infiltration over the years had caused significant stains, mildew and wall chipping. He was acquaintances with an expert inspector with Cleveland Basement Systems and called him up to figure out solutions. The inspector arrived to the free estimate and saw the clear signs of water damage to this basement. High humidity, mold and hydorstatic pressure were degrading the safety of this customer's home. The inspector sat down with the homeowner and explained that Cleveland Basement Systems could transform this old basement into a fully waterproofed space. The customer was very excited to get the work done soon.

Solution

On the day of install, the waterproofing crew arrived and began working to create a healthier environment for this customer. They started by jackhammering around the perimeter of the basement in order to make room for the WaterGuard system. WaterGuard is a drainage channel that sits flush to the floor and against the wall to catch any water that comes out of the walls or floor. This no-clog system allows water to drain into the sump pump instead of sitting stagnant and creating mold. Once this was installed, the crew then started digging a place for the TripleSafe sump pump. Since this basement had no sump pump before, the water didn't have a way to move away from the home. The TripleSafe was installed at the lowest point of the basement in order that water be dumped into it and then ejected away. The TripleSafe is an ultra-reliable sump pump that is equipped with three separate pumps. Pump one is 1/3 horse power that works most of the time and pushes up to 2,600 gallons of water away an hour. Pump two is 1/2 HP and kicks on when there's an excess amount of water; handling up to 6,200 gallons an hour. Pump three is an UltraSump battery backup that will prevent flooding in the event of a power outage! The final product installed was the CleanSpace wall covering system. CleanSpace is tightly secured to the basement walls and is 100% waterproof. Not only does CleanSpace make the basement appear brighter and cleaner, but it resists mold growth and moves water in the perimeter drainage system. The homeowner was relieved to have a waterproofed basements with reliable, long-lasting products.

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