INTERIOR DE-WATERING SYSTEMS
If you are dealing with a wet basement, you should take the time to learn what processes really work. Simply tuck-pointing or painting the wall with a waterproofing paint will not produce lasting results. Actually, these "quick fixes" may end up causing more damage to your foundation.
BASEBOARD TRACK SYSTEMS
The two pictures below show how a baseboard de-watering track system works; catching water at floor level and channeling it to a sump or drain. These systems handle water coming in from basement walls. Over 75% of homes in the Midwest with wet basements have water coming in from the walls. Many people choose these systems because they work well and cost less than all other types of basement water control.
Our paintable baseboard channel is approximately 4 inches tall and protrudes from the wall approximately 1½ inches..
Our paintable baseboard channel is approximately 4 inches tall and protrudes from the wall approximately 1½ inches..
SUB-FLOOR SYSTEMS
This illustration shows how the sub-floor track systms work; catching water below the floor and at the wall, channeling it to the sump or drain. Sub-floor systems also include interior drain tile, depending upon the needs of the home. Sub-floor systems are designed to handle water coming in from the basement walls and up from under the floor. Water that comes up from under the floor may be due to a high water table.
Our sub-floor systems become permanent fixtures below your concrete basement floor.
Our sub-floor systems become permanent fixtures below your concrete basement floor.
SUMP PUMPS
We install complete sump pump and basin systems. We also install backup systems and specialty discharge lines to deal with the collected water. Our sump basins are also designed to help remove water from under the basement floor.
EXTERIOR WATER CONTROL
In addition to interior systems, we also offer landscape regrading and exterior waterproofing to control water outside your home.
Below is an example of soil / landscape regrading. Sloping soil away from the foundation is one of the first lines of defense against basement water. Gutters and downspout functioning are also important.
Below is an example of soil / landscape regrading. Sloping soil away from the foundation is one of the first lines of defense against basement water. Gutters and downspout functioning are also important.
Below is an example of exterior foundation water control. Once excavated, foundation walls can be cleaned, coated with rubberized membranes and drainage dimple board. Next, footing tile is installed to collect the water and route it toward a sump pump or to lower ground. We have more information about excavation for you to read here.