Basement Waterproofed in Seven Hills, OH
Challenge
A homeowner in Seven Hills, OH noticed that their basement was leaking water every Spring. This was causing mold, mildew and high humidity rates overall. He knew that a permanent, reliable solution was needed in order to ensure a healthy, safe and dry home. The homeowner found Cleveland Basement Systems at a local home show and signed up then and there for a free in-home estimate.
On the day of the estimate, the inspector arrived and began assessing the basement. He noticed there was no sump pump protecting the home. Sump pumps are vital in a basement because it ejects any groundwater away from the foundation. They also can prevent foundation shifting by relieving the walls of hydrostatic pressure. The inspector sat down with the homeowner and explained that we could install a comprehensive waterproofing system as a permanent solution. The homeowner was so excited to get the work done soon!
Solution
On the day of the install, the crew arrived and began working to waterproof the customer's home. They began by jackhammering along the perimeter of the basement in order to make room for WaterGuard. WaterGuard is a no-clog drainage system that sits flush to the floor in order to catch water from both the walls and the floors. Once they jackhammered, they drilled weeping holes to allow water to drain from the bottom of the wall into the drainage channel. The placed the WaterGuard into the area, put gravel around it and concreted over it. This system not only drains water into the sump pump, but is also almost invisible!
After this, the installers put in a TripleSafe sump pump and the CleanSpace wall covering. The TripleSafe was placed in the lowest corner of the basement to catch the most water and push it away from the foundation. The TripleSafe is equipped with three separate pumps that work in different scenarios. The first pump works most of the time, but if it fails or there's too much water, the second pump will kick on. The third pump is battery operated and will work even through a power outage. The CleanSpace wall covering was the final addition to this waterproofing project. CleanSpace is a thick, 20mil liner that acts as a powerful vapor barrier that rejects mold and prevents water from sitting stagnant. This customer was so relieved to have his wet basement repaired for good!
Project Summary
Product: WaterGuard
Product: CleanSpace
Product: TripleSafe
