Litchfield, ME Basement Protected from Flooding with WaterGuard Piping
Owning a home with a flooding basement wasn’t something this Litchfield, ME homeowner was expecting to live with. Looking for a way to put an end to this flooding, they called us at TC Hafford Basement Systems shortly after seeing us on their TV. Our office staff set them up with an appointment to meet with one of our sales representatives who gave them their free estimate. Once they reviewed their options, the homeowner selected what waterproofing they wanted done and we got started!
When our installation crew arrived at the home, they got to work right away by excavating a shallow trench into the perimeter of the concrete floor. This gave room for our WaterGuard piping system to be laid down around the edge of the basement. Buried beneath a layer of loose rocks and concrete to conceal the pipes within the floor without hindering their function; the WaterGuard will now take in and moisture leaking into this basement through the floor. Once inside the WaterGuard, the collected water is guided through the floor to the sump where we installed a SmartSump pump. This device will force the water up and out of the home through a PVC discharge line, eliminating the moisture problem within this basement.
On the exterior of the home, two finishing touches were made to the discharge line to better protect this basement from flooding. First, an IceGuard pipe segment was attached just beyond where the discharge line leaves the home. This piece has upward facing holes built into the sides. These holes will allow any water blocked by ice or debris in the line to escape without backing up and flooding the basement. Finally, a LawnScape discharge port was attached to the end of the line. This piece is covered on one end by a grate that will prevent most debris from entering the discharge line while allowing the water flowing from the home to exit normally.
These newly installed waterproofing products will now maintain a dry, healthy basement for this homeowner to utilize however they see fit. The WaterGuard piping will prevent water from collecting on the floors surface for years to come!